Imphal: “A world-class player, a third-class road”. This is what Naorem Rabi told us when asked about the condition of roads in Nongpok Kakching, the birthplace of Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, and its surrounding villages. Yes, Nongpok Kakching, only some 24 km from Imphal, located in the stunning northeastern of Imphal East district, is surrounded by … Continue reading “A world-class player, a third-class road”, in the land of Mirabai Chanu