Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur to help restore peace in the region.
The appeal connects an international sporting achievement to a domestic humanitarian crisis. Singh said a high-level visit from the prime minister could stabilize the state and create a safer environment for future athletes to develop their skills.
Singh secured a silver medal [1] in the men's 60kg weightlifting event during the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. He made the appeal on Sunday following the competition [1].
The athlete dedicated his achievement to the prime minister while highlighting the ongoing instability in his home state. He said that restoring peace in Manipur is essential for the emergence of more talented athletes from the area [1].
Manipur has faced significant unrest, and Singh used his platform in Glasgow to bring international attention to the need for reconciliation. He said that the prime minister's presence in the state would be a catalyst for peace [2].
By linking his silver medal [1] to the plight of his community, Singh shifted the focus from personal victory to collective recovery. He said that the potential of young athletes in Manipur remains hindered by the lack of stability [2].
“Rishikanta Singh Chanambam urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur to help restore peace.”
The appeal by a high-profile athlete during a global event like the Commonwealth Games amplifies the visibility of the conflict in Manipur. By tying the ability of future athletes to succeed to the restoration of peace, Singh frames the regional instability not just as a political issue, but as a barrier to human development and national sporting success.
