Manipur CM honors 2026 Asian Games hockey gold medallists

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh felicitated three hockey gold medallists from the state following their performance at the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan.

The medallists include Sanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma from the men’s squad, and Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu and Kharibam Bichu Devi from the women’s squad. During the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the significant recent improvements in Indian hockey performance.

In response to requests from the athletes for state government employment, the Chief Minister advised them to submit applications to the Director of Youth Affairs and Sports. Additionally, Secretary of Youth Affairs and Sports Naorem Praveen Singh noted that a comprehensive sports policy for successful athletes is currently under formulation.