Imphal, June 9: The Assam Rifles, under Spear Corps, has recorded a special podcast under its community outreach initiative Radio Highway Pallel featuring Manipur’s prominent Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Chungreng Koren. The episode is scheduled to be released on June 11, 2026.

According to officials, the initiative aims to highlight inspiring local personalities and promote messages of peace, progress, and youth development across conflict-affected and sensitive regions of Manipur.
Chungreng Koren, a well-known MMA athlete from Manipur, shared his journey, challenges, and achievements during the podcast, focusing on discipline, fitness, and determination as key factors behind his success. The conversation also emphasized how sports can play a constructive role in channeling youth energy toward positive goals and away from violence and social unrest.
The Radio Highway Pallel initiative has been regularly featuring local achievers, cultural icons, and community leaders to strengthen engagement with youth and encourage constructive social participation.
Officials stated that such programs are part of broader efforts by the Spear Corps and Assam Rifles to build trust within local communities, foster resilience, and promote development-oriented narratives in the region.
The upcoming episode is expected to further spotlight grassroots talent and inspire young listeners across Manipur to pursue careers in sports, education, and other constructive fields.