Manipur is situated in the Northeast region of India. Imphal is the capital of Manipur. Manipur is richly endowed with natural beauty and splendor. Manipur is bordered by the Indian states of Nagaland to its north, Mizoram to its south, Assam to its west, and shares an international border with Myanmar to its east. Here are 20 amazing facts about Manipur: 1. Manipur is also known as ‘ JEWEL OF INDIA ’. 2. Nehru called Manipur ‘ The Kashmir of East ’. 3. Lord Irwin called Manipur as ‘ The Switzerland of India ’. 4. Irom Chanu Sharmila ( Iron Lady) , the civil activists started her Hunger strike against AFSPA in 2000. The strike was lasted until 2016. 5. ‘Mukna Kangjei’ is a sports which is ...
INDIGENOUS GAMES AND SPORT OF MANIPUR Manipur is home to a population playing many different sports . 1. Sagol kangjei (Polo) 2. Mukna ( Manipur style wrestling) 3. Khong Kangjei OR Mukna Kangjei (Manipur style hockey) 4. Yubi Lakpi (Manipur Rugby) 5. Thang Tha and Sarit Sarat (Martial art) 6. Hiyang Tannaba (Boat Race) 7. Kaang 8. Oolaobi Sagol Kangjei SAGOL KANGJEI (POLO) : The Sagol Kangjei has been adapted and adopted by the international enthusiasts of the game as Polo and and now it’s now being played worldwid...