BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Tournament 2026 Concludes Successfully
- 13 June 2026 : Bangalore Manipur Students' Association - BMSA -

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BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Tournament 2026 Concludes Successfully

The BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Tournament 2026, featuring BMSA's flagship sporting events - Unity Cup 2026 and Smash For Glory 2026 - concluded successfully on 13 June 2026, marking another memorable chapter in the sporting history of the community.

The tournament was graced by Rajesh A. M., who attended as the Chief Guest. The event was presided over by Yambem Arun Meetei, a prominent North East leader in Bengaluru, Founder of Apaibi Venture, President of the Manipur Soccer Futsal Association (MANISFA), and Chairman of the Technical Board Commission of GIMAF.

BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Tournament 2026 Concludes Successfully

The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from athletes and teams across communities. A total of 16 football teams competed in the Unity Cup 2026, representing Bangalore-based groups with roots in Arunachal Pradesh, Gurkha, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura.

Meanwhile, 17 teams participated in the Smash For Glory 2026 – Badminton Doubles Open. One of the highlights of the badminton competition was the participation of mixed pairs, where female players partnered with male players and competed against men's doubles teams, demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship and competitive spirit.

BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Tournament 2026 Concludes Successfully

Smash For Glory 2026 – Badminton Doubles Open

Champions: Rajkumar Ringson Singh & Dylan P. Thokchom Runners-up: M. Saheednanda & RK Thoungamba

The champions secured the title with a convincing straight-games victory, winning 21–9, 21–11.

BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Tournament 2026 Concludes Successfully

Unity Cup 2026 – Football

The football final featured an exciting contest between Salai FC A and Salai FC B. After a hard-fought match ended goalless in regulation time, the title was decided through a penalty shootout. Salai FC B emerged victorious, defeating Salai FC A by 3–2 in penalties to lift the Unity Cup 2026 trophy.

Penalty scorers for Salai FC B:

o Robert Nongmaithem
o Kanmi Shaiza
o Harikanta Bramacharimayum

Penalty scorers for Salai FC A:

o Loitongbam Hemchand
o Anand Jasprel

BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Tournament 2026 Concludes Successfully

The BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Organizing Committee extends its heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, officials, referees, judges, volunteers, participants, winners, runners-up, supporters, medical team, sponsors and well-wishers whose invaluable contributions made the event a grand success.

Thank you all for your support, dedication, and unwavering sporting spirit. We look forward to an even bigger and better edition in the years to come.

Bonyson Akoijam
President

Lenin Irom
General Secretary

BMSA Annual Multi-Sports Tournament 2026 Concludes Successfully