Athletes from Northeast states, including a strong contingent from Manipur, delivered a string of medal-winning performances at this year’s National Games, officials said, crediting sustained grassroots sports programs in the region despite years of disruption in some areas.

Manipur’s delegation performed particularly well in combat sports and athletics, continuing the state’s outsized contribution to India’s Olympic and national-level sporting talent relative to its population. Sports officials said the results underscored the resilience of local training programs even amid conflict-related disruptions to some facilities.

State sports authorities said they hoped strong Games performances would help secure renewed funding commitments for grassroots infrastructure across the Northeast.