Bishnupur: Hon’ble Minister for Home and Youth Affairs & Sports (YAS), Government of Manipur, Govindas Konthoujam today chaired a review meeting on the preparations for the upcoming 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games, 2026, scheduled to be held in the second week of July 2026.
Addressing the meeting, the Hon’ble Minister appreciated the efforts of the District Administration and the Bishnupur District Olympic Association for taking the initiative to organise the district-level sporting event. He stressed that such events play an important role in guiding youth towards positive and productive activities.
Govindas Konthoujam stated that promoting a sporting culture contributes significantly to building a healthy and disciplined society. Referring to India’s aspirations of hosting the Olympic Games in the future and the vision of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur to strengthen the sports ecosystem, he remarked that initiatives such as the Bishnupur District Olympic Games would serve as important stepping stones towards nurturing sporting talent and transforming the sports landscape of the State.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the preparedness for the Games. She informed that the event will be organised by the District Administration, Bishnupur, and the Bishnupur District Olympic Association in association with the Directorate of Youth Affairs & Sports under the aegis of the Manipur Olympic Association.
It was decided that the Games will feature 16 sporting disciplines, namely Athletics, Table Tennis, Badminton, Boxing, Wushu, Football, Wrestling, Kabaddi, Jeet Kundo, Kho Kho, Weightlifting, Rowing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Volleyball, Gymnastics and Sepak Takraw.
Pooja Elangbam expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Minister, MLAs, Bishnupur District Olympic Association, district-level officers and all concerned stakeholders for their support and cooperation in organising the event.
Among those present at the meeting were MLA, Oinam Assembly Constituency, Irengbam Nalini Devi; MLA, Moirang Assembly Constituency, Thongam Shanti Singh; MLA, Kumbi Assembly Constituency, Sanasam Premchandra Singh; MLA, Thanga Assembly Constituency, Tongbram Robindro Singh; Superintendent of Police, Bishnupur, Ksh. Ravikumar Singh; Brigadier of the 59 Mountain Brigaden TAC Headquarters, Loukoipat; Commanding Officer, 2nd IRB, Naranseina; Commanding Officer, Dett. 8 CRPF Bishnupur; ADM Bishnupur Toijam Opendro and officials of the District Administration, Bishnupur, among others.
