Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Manipur CM lauds sporting excellence on silver medalist Jadumani Singh
A boxer named Jadumani Singh Mandengbam won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, a huge sports competition where many countries take part.
The games were held in a city called Glasgow.
After he returned, the Chief Minister of Manipur, Y Khemchand Singh, met him to say congratulations.
The Chief Minister said he is very proud of the sportspersons from Manipur.
He told everyone that sports keep making Manipur famous in India and around the world.
He also said he believes Jadumani can win a gold medal at the Asian Games, which will be held in Japan.
The Chief Minister promised that the government will support athletes in every possible way.
Jadumani thanked him and said the meeting made him even more determined to do well.
He asked the people of Manipur to wish him luck for the Asian Games.
Athletes from Manipur won four medals, including one gold, for India at the Commonwealth Games.
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh met Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medalist Jadumani Singh Mandengbam at the chief minister's secretariat in Imphal.
The CM congratulated the pugilist for his outstanding achievement, which he said has brought laurels to both the state and the nation.
He lauded Manipur's 'sports movement' and said sporting excellence continues to promote the state's prestige on the national and global stage.
The CM expressed confidence in the boxer's ability to secure a gold medal and promised sportspersons all possible support from the government.
Jadumani Singh Mandengbam thanked the CM and appealed for the people's good wishes ahead of the Asian Games 2026 in Japan; Manipur players won four medals, including a gold, at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
- Who
- Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medalist (boxer) Jadumani Singh Mandengbam
- What
- The chief minister congratulated the boxer on his silver medal, lauded Manipur's sports movement, and expressed confidence that he can win gold at the Asian Games 2026
- When
- Wednesday, August 5, ahead of the Asian Games 2026
- Where
- The chief minister's secretariat in Imphal, Manipur
- Why
- To honour Jadumani Singh Mandengbam's achievement and encourage his campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan
- Chief Minister
- Y Khemchand Singh
- Sportsperson
- Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, pugilist (boxer)
- Achievement
- Silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow
- Next target
- Asian Games 2026 in Japan
- Meeting location
- Chief minister's secretariat, Imphal
- Report date
- August 5 (Wednesday)
- Manipur's Commonwealth Games tally
- Four medals including one gold