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PM Modi Virtually Opens Indoor Cricket Academies in Manipur, Arunachal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh from Gangtok. The Manipur Cricket Association's academy at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium includes three indoor pitches, a gym, and swimming pool. BCCI will cover maintenance costs for two years, enabling year-round training despite heavy monsoon conditions. The academies aim to nurture local talent and strengthen the Northeast's sports ecosystem.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Indoor Cricket Academies in Northeast

  • PM Modi inaugurates indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal
  • Facilities include practice pitches, gym, swimming pool
  • BCCI to cover maintenance for two years
  • Academies enable year-round training despite monsoon
  • Manipur won two U-19 titles in 2025 season
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PM Modi virtually inaugurates indoor cricket academies in Manipur, Arunachal

PM Narendra Modi virtually opens indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, boosting sports infrastructure in the Northeast with BCCI support.

"All players representing Manipur are local cricketers groomed by the association over the last several years. - Lairenjam Geetranjan Singh"

Gangtok, April 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh from Gangtok, marking a major boost for sports infrastructure in the Northeast.

The Manipur Cricket Association's Indoor Cricket Academy, funded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was inaugurated at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium in Luwangsangbam, Imphal, as part of the launch of indoor cricket academies for northeastern state associations.

Speaking to IANS, Manipur Cricket Association secretary Lairenjam Geetranjan Singh described the occasion as a historic moment for cricket in the state and thanked Jay Shah for extending support to the project during his tenure as BCCI Secretary. He said the academy is a world-class facility equipped with three indoor practice pitches, a gymnasium, an administrative office and a swimming pool.

Lairenjam added that the BCCI will bear the maintenance and operational expenses of the academy for the next two years. According to Singh, the indoor facility will significantly benefit players in Manipur, especially during the rainy season, as training camps and coaching sessions can now continue throughout the year without the need to send players outside the state.

Highlighting recent achievements, he said Manipur reached the finals of five BCCI domestic tournaments during the 2025 season and won two Under-19 titles. "All players representing Manipur are local cricketers groomed by the association over the last several years," he said, expressing confidence that the new academy would further strengthen both boys' and girls' cricket in the state.

Prime Minister Modi also virtually inaugurated the Indoor Cricket Academy at Doimukh in Arunachal Pradesh, developed jointly by the BCCI and the Arunachal Cricket Association. The facility includes modern practice nets and fitness centres aimed at ensuring year-round training despite the region's heavy monsoon conditions.

During the virtual event, PM Modi said such infrastructure would help nurture local sporting talent, provide young players better training opportunities and strengthen the Northeast's growing sports ecosystem. The Prime Minister is currently in Gangtok on an official visit, from where he launched several development and infrastructure projects for the region earlier in the day.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see the Northeast getting world-class facilities. But I hope the maintenance is taken seriously—many such projects become white elephants after a couple of years. The BCCI's two-year commitment is a start, but we need long-term planning.
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Vikram M
This is what we need—more focus on grassroots development. The fact that Manipur reached five domestic finals with only local players shows the potential. Imagine what they can do with indoor facilities! Well done, PM Modi and Jay Shah. 👏
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Siddharth J
As a cricket fan, this is heartening. The Northeast has always been overlooked in sports infrastructure. Having a swimming pool and gym alongside practice pitches is fantastic—holistic development for players. Hope other states like Nagaland and Mizoram get similar facilities soon.
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Rohit P
Another inauguration, but where's the follow-up? We've seen many such announcements before, and ground reality often differs. Hope the academies actually run smoothly and produce players for the national team. Actions speak louder than photos! 🤔
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Kavya N
Love the emphasis on women's cricket too! Manipur's girls' teams have been doing well, and this academy will surely help them train year-round. The Northeast has so much untapped talent—finally getting the recognition they deserve. 🏏
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James A

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