The eminence of Manipur in games and sports is remarkable. This State, known for having the largest militant groups in the Northeast, has shown the way a militancy-hit region can also excel in a field in which the country in general has not fared well in international circles. Female Manipuri boxers are an excellent example of what tribal women can do if they are groomed well and given the necessary scope. The Manipur government has done well to promote games and sports in a big way in the State. More should follow.