Minister for Home and Youth Affairs & Sports (YAS), Government of Manipur, Govindas Konthoujam today chaired a review meeting on the preparations for the upcoming 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games, 2026, scheduled to be held in the second week of July 2026.
Addressing the meeting, the Minister appreciated the efforts of the District Administration and the Bishnupur District Olympic Association for taking the initiative to organise the district-level sporting event.
Govindas Konthoujam stated that promoting a sporting culture contributes significantly to building a healthy and disciplined society. Referring to India’s aspirations of hosting the Olympic Games in the future and the vision of the Chief Minister of Manipur to strengthen the sports ecosystem, he remarked that initiatives such as the Bishnupur District Olympic Games would serve as important stepping stones towards nurturing sporting talent and transforming the sports landscape of the State.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the preparedness for the Games. She informed that the event will be organised by the District Administration, Bishnupur, and the Bishnupur District Olympic Association in association with the Directorate of Youth Affairs & Sports under the aegis of the Manipur Olympic Association.
