Asem Bhakta
Special Correspondent North East
Guwahati: The 2nd North East Para Sports Meet-2025 is currently underway at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, from November 27, 2025, to November 29, 2025. Around 700 para athletes from Northeast India are participating in the event. Manipur’s team, led by Dr. Kiran Yendrembam, is determined to excel, building on their previous success.They’re facing challenges due to high airfares, and Dr. Yendrembam has appealed to authorities to provide sponsored flights.The event aims to promote para sports in the region, providing athletes with opportunities for recognition and growth.Last year, Manipur’s athletes won 5 Gold 5 Silver and 2 Bronze medals at the 1st North East Para Sports Meet. Defending champion Khwairakpam Joykumar Singh (Visual impaired) wins Gold in Shotput, bringing pride to Manipur.
Event Details:
– Date: November 27-29, 2025
– Venue: Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium, Guwahati, Assam
– Participating States: Northeast India
– Sports Disciplines: Para Athletics, Para Swimming, Para Boccia, Para Badminton, and Para Table Tennis
Dignitaries Present:
– Hon’ble Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, Smt. Nandita Gorlosa
– Smt. Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, Organising President, 2nd North East Para Sports Meet-2025
– Ramesh Chandra Jain (IAS), Chairman, SEBA
– Ankur Bharali, Director of Sports and Youth welfare
– Dr. R.Biswakumar, Director, Sports and Youth affairs, Government of Sikkim
– Zariu Hussian, Chief Managing Editor, News Live
Manipur’s team had previously won 12 medals, including 5 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze, and is aiming to win more medals in the current event.
“As Manipur’s team shines at the 2nd North East Para Sports Meet-2025, we’re reminded that every challenge is an opportunity to grow stronger. With determination, hard work, and support, we’re confident that the coming year will bring even more success and achievements for our athletes. Let’s keep pushing forward, inspiring each other, and striving for excellence!”
Dr. Kiran Yendrembam’s Highlights:
Dr. Kiran Yendrembam emphasizes that the Manipur Olympic Association caters to normal athletes, while the Para Olympic Committee of Manipur supports physically challenged and dwarf athletes.He urges the State Government to provide equal support and encouragement to para players, who have brought laurels to Manipur. Dr. Yendrembam expresses disappointment that only 7 players and 5 officials could participate in the 2nd North East Para Sports Meet-2025 due to high airfares and lack of government support, terming it “open discrimination and a big insult to all para players and innocent people in the State.” He adds, “If the situation doesn’t improve, it may lead to a sense of hopelessness and frustration among para athletes, which could ultimately affect their participation in future events.” He further states, “The lack of support is not only affecting the athletes but also demoralizing the entire state, and it’s high time the government takes concrete steps to address this issue.” Due to the unaffordable airfares, many deserving participants were unable to participate, which is a significant loss for Manipur’s para sports.
