Manipur inaugurates Maipak Sports Digital Experience Centre to support athletes

Imphal: In a move to bolster the mental and physical well-being of Manipuri athletes, Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated the Maipak Sports Digital Experience Centre (MMSDC) at the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal, Manipur on Sunday.

The MMSDC, established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Data System India Pvt Ltd and Abhitech IT Solutions Pvt Ltd, aims to provide various benefits to support athletes in their training endeavours.

Through the centre, Athletes can access information about successful sportspersons from the state, their achievements, and various government schemes promoting athlete welfare.

Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Singh, himself a former football player, highlighted the centre's significance.

He mentioned that the MMSDC was named after legendary Manipuri bodybuilder Nongthombam Maipak Singh in recognition of his achievements, including winning the Mr India title in 1970 and securing the 10th position at the Mr Universe competition in 1971.