A delegation of international and national Taekwondo personalities visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) North East Regional Centre (NERC) and SAI Sports Training Centre (STC) at Khuman Lampak in Imphal to assess sports infrastructure and discuss strategies for promoting grassroots sports development in Manipur.
The visit was organised in connection with the first Manipur State Poomsae Taekwondo Championship 2026. The delegation included Grand Master Jun Lee, Heoake Lee, Grand Master Abhay Singh Rathore and Olympic medallist Hwang Kyung-Seon.
They were accompanied by Manipur Youth Affairs and Sports Director Mayengbam Veto, All Manipur Taekwondo Association (AMTA) president Thokchom Jasobanta Singh and other association representatives.
The visiting dignitaries were received by the Regional Director of SAI NERC, Imphal, and felicitated with bouquets, traditional lengyans and mementos.
During the visit, the delegation inspected various sports facilities, including the Fields of Play and the multipurpose hall, and held discussions on athlete training methodologies and measures to strengthen Taekwondo in the state.
The Regional Director briefed the delegation on SAI’s ongoing schemes and training programmes, as well as infrastructure development projects being implemented at centres under the Imphal regional centre.
The interaction also covered the National Sports Policy 2025, with discussions focusing on strengthening sports infrastructure, expanding grassroots participation, improving athlete development pathways and enhancing coordination among institutions and other stakeholders to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem.