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Abstract:
Ecological sports tourism is a fertile ground for sustainable development though the task is challenging. Manipur being
among the top ten hotspot biodiversity rich zones in the world and the sports powerhouse of India, ecological sports
tourism in the state is a promising area for attaining sustainable development goals (SDGs). Research on ecological sports
tourism in India is relatively low in comparison to other countries. The present study explored the potential areas of
ecological sports tourism resources in Manipur from the angles of regional planning, multi-ethnic indigenous sports,
industrialization programming and design. The methods adopted in the study were mainly descriptive and conceptual.
Based on secondary data, SWOT analysis, SDGs through eco-sports tourism, features and resource analysis, planning and
designing and countermeasures and suggestions was established in the context of Manipur for sustainable development of
eco- sports tourism. These related factors that influence tourist motivation and satisfaction degree include the ecological
environment; natural landscape, human environment, service experience, eco-sports tourism facilities and the eco-sports
services. Therefore the present study can provide insight and appropriate strategies and countermeasures in terms of
infrastructure, service content and service standard to attain sustainable development through eco- sports tourism in Manipur.
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