Asem Bhakta
Special Correspondent North East
Imphal: The Social Workers Congress (SWC), Khongman, has announced that it will organise the 8th edition of the Thingujam (O) Nganbi Devi Memorial Football Tournament 2026, set to commence on March 22 at the SWC Ground, Khongman. The tournament will be held under the theme “Football Development and Grooming Leadership” and is sponsored by the Thingujam (O) Nganbi Devi Memorial Trust, Khongman. The Trust has been sponsoring the tournament since 2016 in fond memory of Thingujam (O) Nganbi Devi, it added.
The tournament falls under the jurisdiction of Kshetrigao and Keirao Bitra CD Block, covering the assembly constituencies of Kairao, Andro, Kshetrigao, and Thongju in Imphal East district.
According to a statement by the SWC Khongman, a total of 14 teams have confirmed their participation for the 2026 edition. The inaugural match will be played at 2:00 pm between SWC-A, Khongman and MMC-A, Mongkhang Lambi.
SWC Khongman further stated that the opening ceremony will be graced by Rinku Khumukcham Editor of Imphal Times, Thingujam Oxford of the sponsor family and intending candidate for the 13th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Moirangthem Kulajit, former international hockey player and A. Birendra, President of SWC Khongman will attend as Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and President respectively.
