National School Games, 2018

The Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium served as the venue for the 64th National School Games in fencing, held in Imphal from November 13-17, 2018. This youth competition, catering to boys and girls in the 14 and 17 age brackets, was organized by the Manipur Government's Department of Youth Affairs and Sports. The event was officially opened by Chief Minister N Biren Singh and attended by prominent officials, including Minister Letpao Haokip, Secretary Bobby Waikhom, and SGFI Observer Sanjay Gautam.

In his speech, the Sports Minister remarked that the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' vision promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has helped integrate Manipur more closely with the rest of the country. The competition featured a diverse group of 730 competitors from 19 different delegations. These included various state teams such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Jammu and Kashmir, along with groups like Vidya Bharathi and the Indian Public School Conference, all competing until the event's close on November 17.

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh emphasized that the National School Games provide a vital platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and achieve success. He expressed his pride in the fact that 48 athletes from Manipur were competing in the event.

He further noted that the athletes from Manipur had shown incredible resilience, working tirelessly and remaining determined to overcome any challenges they faced during their preparation.