Manipur is one of the eight states of India that competes in the North East Games.
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Manipur is one of the eight states of India that competes in the North East Games.
Manipur first competed at the 2018 North East Olympic Games. The team's 159 medals (80 gold, 48 silver, 31 bronze) were the most medals in that edition of the Games. [1]
In 2022, Manipur would defend their title as champion of the games, [2] [3] winning a total of 237 medals (85 gold, 76 silver, 77 bronze). [4]
At the 2024 North East Olympic Games, Manipur would win for a third consecutive time. [5] [6] [7] Winning a total of 132 medals (53 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze). [8] [9]
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 80 | 48 | 31 | 159 |
| 2022 | 85 | 76 | 77 | 237 |
| 2024 | 53 | 38 | 41 | 132 |
| Total | 218 | 162 | 149 | 529 |
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Powerhouse Manipur clinched the top position in the Northeast Olympic Games for the second consecutive time…
Powerhouse Manipur clinched the top position in the Northeast Olympic Games for the second consecutive time with 237 medals, including 85 gold, as the second edition of the regional multi-sport event concluded here on Wednesday. Manipur also won 76 silver and 77 bronze…
In all, Manipur players bagged 53 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze medals for the top finish in the games.