‘Hope That Peace Returns…’ Jeakson Singh Issues Clarification for ‘Celebrating’ With ‘Manipur’ Flag After India’s SAFF Championship 2023 Title Win

The midfielder raised quite a few eyebrows on social media after he was spotted wearing the flag during India's victory celebrations after winning the SAFF Championship 2023 title. The Blue Tigers defeated Kuwait on penalties to clinch their ninth SAFF championship 2023 title.

Jeakson Singh celebrating with Manipur flag (left) and him with Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (right) (Photo credit: Instagram @jackthouna)

Jeakson Singh created quite an uproar when he was seen celebrating with a 'Manipur' flag after India won the SAFF Championship 2023 title with a win over Kuwait on penalties. The midfielder, who was part of the starting XI of the Indian team, wrapped the flag around him as he and his teammates were getting ready to collect the winners' medals. Singh's act of wearing a Manipur flag after India's victory drew the ire of the netizens on social media, who called out the player for this gesture. But Singh later took to social media himself and issued a clarification, stating that he did not want to hurt the sentiments of the fans but rather wanted that attention to be paid to the violence that his home state of Manipur has been facing.  Fans Sing 'Vande Mataram' As Indian Football Team Wins SAFF Championship 2023 At Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru (Watch Video).

Jeakson Singh Issues Clarification for Wearing 'Manipur' Flag

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