Nagaland: 39th Sekrüzu Area Sports Association sports meet concludes

Kohima, Jan. 10 (EMN): The seven day long 39th Sports Meet and 2nd edition of Naga wrestling championship 2023 of the Sekrüzu Area Sports Association (SASA) concluded on Tuesday here in Sekrüzu headquarters under Phek district.

Eight villages including one town that comes under SASA -- Dzülha, Thürütsüswu, Khütsa, Phühgi, Rüzazho, New Rüzazho, Suthozu Old, Suthozu New and Sekrüzu Town -- took part in the meet.

The tournament was hosted by Phühgi Youth Welfare Union.

In the men's football final, Thürütsüswü village defeated Khütsa village by a solitary goal to emerge as the champions of the football trophy. The lone goal for Thürütsüswü was scored by Bizoto Swüro in the first half that proved to be decisive in the match.

Nagaland Wushu Association (NWA), President, Küdecho Khamo attended the occasion as guest of honour for the closing function.

Khamo in his address urged the sportspersons to be committed and disciplined to excel in their sporting careers.

While observing that most of the Nagaland athletes that won medals in the Northeast Olympics were mostly from individual disciplines, he asked the gathering to choose one discipline so that they can excel further.

He appreciated the participants for playing with the spirit of sportmanship and encouraged the winners who will be representing the SASA in the upcoming PDSA meet.

Khamo assured that he would give his best to develop the area to improve the living standard of the area if given the chance. In this regard, he called upon the people to be united and work together for change and development.

The programme was chaired by Veduto Swüro, General Secy. SASA, special number was sung by Lükhoto Nienu, invocation and benediction was pronounced by Rev. Veküso Swüro and Akha Shijo, vote of thanks was said by Cekrolhü Sapu, Finance Secretary SASA.

Result

Men’s basketball

1st: Thürütsüswü

2nd: Rüzazho

Women’s basketball

1st : Rüzazho

2nd: Khütsa

Men’s volleyball

1st : Thürütsüswü

2nd: Suthozu Old

Women’s volleyball

1st : Sekrüzu

2nd : Thürütsüswü

Naga wrestling