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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26
The sports week of Khuboto area which coincides with the 32nd session of Kuhuboto Ghakhu Sports Association (KGSA) got underway this morning at Lotovi village with Q. Tuccu, Member, Collective Leader, NSCN/GPRN gracing the inaugural programme as the chief guest.
During the weeklong meet, KGSA would conduct Kukami Football Trophy & Kukami Badminton Trophy, Lhosheli Neho Memorial Trophy (women volleyball) and Xekiye Memorial Trophy (men volleyball).
Delivering an encouraging speech, Q. Tuccu, who belong to Kuhubto area, said people of the area could be victorious and prosperous not only in sports but in all aspects of life only through unity and togetherness of the people. And for which, the chief guest said people of the area in general and leaders in particular should continue to strife together for unity of the people in the area.Chief guest urged upon the people of Kuhuboto area to have regard and concern with positive intention to support and up-bring one another. He also challenged the people to uphold and preserve the unique identity and culture of Naga people.
Wishing the weeklong sports meet to be a successful event, Tuccu also highlighted the importance of games and sports and challenged the participants to compete in sporting spirit.
President of Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organization, Ghoshito Shohe also exhorted the gathering.
Vikuto Rochill, President KGKK, Kavika K. Yeptho, member NYSAL Foundation, Suhoi village and Kawoto Aye, head GB, Xekiye village also spoke on behalf of trophy donor families.
Suhoi and Lotovi villagers presented cultural songs and dances on the occasion.
Hokito Kinny, president, KGBPF said the invocation prayer for the inaugural function. L. Honito Swu, head GB Lotovi village welcomed the participating villages and the dignitaries. Alex Yeptho, former president KGSA presented mementos and certificates to the dignitaries. Mughato Aye, president KGSA said the vote of thanks while Tovishe Achumi, games secretary KGSA administered participants’ oath for the meet.
Altogether twenty villages under Kuhuboto area are taking part in the meet.
Y. Isawoto Zhimomi, president Western Sumi Kukami Kuqhakulu would grace the closing ceremony as guest of honour.
