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A research project on sports injuries in traditional sports of Manipur at National Sports University (NSU)
Principal Investigator: Dr.Arijit Chakraborty, Asst.

Prof. NSU
Co-I: Dr. Keren H Tiwari & Dr. N. Amitrasen Singh ,Asst. NSU

23/09/2026

🎉 Proud to share our first research publication!

We are delighted to announce the publication of the first research article from our ICMR-funded "SPIRATS" Project:
“Chronotype prevalence and influence on sleep quality and behaviour in athletes of Thang-Ta, a traditional martial art form of India”
📖 Journal: Performance Enhancement & Health
🏢 Publisher: Elsevier
⭐ Journal Impact Factor: 4.1
📅 Published online: September 2026
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.peh.2026.100458
🔬 Key findings:
• Morning chronotype was the most prevalent among the athletes.
• Poor sleep quality and maladaptive sleep behaviours were observed across chronotypes.
• Evening-type athletes demonstrated a poorer overall sleep profile and greater social jetlag.
• The findings highlight the importance of sleep optimization and chronotype-aware approaches for adolescent athletes.
This publication marks an important milestone in our project — “Prevalence of sports injury and evaluation of associated risk factors related to circadian chronotype alterations, postural imbalance, nutritional inadequacy, and psycho-physiological factors among traditional sports players of Manipur, North-East India.”, contributing to a better understanding of chronobiology, sleep, recovery and performance in traditional sport athletes.
🙏 Heartfelt thanks to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for generously funding and supporting this research, and to National Sports University (NSU), Manipur, for providing the institutional support and facilities to conduct this project.
We are deeply grateful to all the athletes, coaches, research team members, collaborators and institutions whose valuable contributions made this work possible.

06/08/2026

Under the ICMR-funded 'SPIRATS' project at National Sports University, the research team is conducting comprehensive health profiling of athletes participating in the traditional sports of Manipur.
The assessments are being carried out to get an in-depth understanding of the athletes' physiological, biochemical, hormonal, and metabolic health.
This multidisciplinary initiative aims to identify hidden health risks, monitor training adaptation, optimize performance, prevent injuries, and promote the long-term health and well-being of traditional sports athletes.

Together, we are building scientific evidence to strengthen the health and sporting legacy of Manipur.

16/07/2026

A KEY FINDING : The research team of the ICMR-funded 'SPIRATS' project found that while morning chronotype was most prevalent among traditional sports athletes of Manipur, >50% still exhibited poor sleep quality and unhealthy sleep behaviours.
The findings highlight that being an early riser does not necessarily guarantee healthy sleep, emphasizing the importance of good sleep habits for better recovery, well-being, and athletic performance.

24/07/2025

Visuals from the Sports Incentive Distribution Programme (Phase 2) in one of the major training centres of Thang-Ta, Manipur’s revered martial art form as part of ‘SPIRATS’ - the ongoing ICMR Project on traditional sports at National Sports University
These incentives continues to empower and uplift the spirit of our young warriors, helping them excel in their unique art.
We were truly delighted to witness their joyful faces as they received the incentives—their smiles fuel our passion and inspire us to strive harder in this mission.
Let us continue to celebrate, nurture, and protect our traditional sports, ensuring their legacy lives on and never fades away!
Heartfelt thanks to and for their unwavering support in this journey. We assured the athletes that our commitment to their growth and excellence will remain steadfast. 💪🏽🏅

03/07/2025

We are thrilled to share that our Project Junior Research Fellows, Ms. Meghma Nag Choudhury and Ms. Sushma Mongbijam, presented their research on the sport Thang-Ta (the traditional Martial art form of Manipur) at the International Conference on Fit for Life, held in Goa from 18th–20th February 2025, jointly organized by National Sports University and Goa University in collaboration with Don Bosco College, Panjim.
A proud moment for the team—Ms. Meghma Nag Choudhury received the Best Oral Presentation award from the Hon’ble Minister of Sports, Art & Culture of Goa.
We are indebted to for giving us the opportunity to conduct our research in traditional sports. We look forward to more such achievements in the future.

25/12/2024

Team SPIRATS conducting Phase 1 of the study that concluded with the identification of injuries and their patterns in various traditional sports of Manipur which is first of its kind in these areas. This will help us to understand the common injury patterns and implement strategies for injury prevention, ultimately enhancing sports performance.

10/11/2024

Glimpses from the recently concluded sports incentive distribution ceremony (Phase 1) for the talented athletes of Thang Ta (Manipuri martial arts) and Sagol Kangjei (Manipuri Horse Polo) as a part of the ongoing ICMR Project on traditional sports which will support them to excel in their craft. Grateful acknowledgement to and for the unwavering support. We assured the athletes that our support will remain steadfast.

03/11/2024

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