Football blurs ethnic divide; Meitei, Kuki & Naga teams fight for trophy

In Manipur's conflict-scarred landscape, football emerged as a powerful unifier. The Assam Rifles' Foothills Football ...

Football blurs lines in burning Manipur as Meiteis, Kukis chase trophy

From February 9 to 12, the Foothills Football Tournament brought together 13 teams from three communities, Meitei, Kuki and Naga. The tournament was organised by Assam Rifles under its Op Sadbhavna ...

Divided by conflict, united by football: Kuki and Meitei teams share a game of peace in Manipur

Players from both Kuki and Meitei communities highlighted the potential of sports to bridge divides, while cultural ...

Assam Rifles Foothills Football tournament brings Meitei, Kuki and Naga teams together in Manipur

Keithelmanbi, located along the border of Kangpokpi district and Imphal West, is home to diverse communities including Meiteis, Kukis, Rongmei Nagas and Nepalis. In a state grappling with prolonged ...