Nagaland commemorates National Sports Day by organising athletic meet for students

KOHIMA — The department of Youth Resources and Sports (YRS) joined the rest of the nation in commemorating the National Sports Day by organising an athletic meet for schools in Kohima on Friday.

Students of classes 8 to 10 from several schools competed in running race, high jump and long jump disciplines at the event held at Indira Gandhi Stadium (IGS) Kohima.

Addressing the inaugural function, YRS Director Kethosituo Sekhose said the National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29, commemorating the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

Though the actual date is a few days to go, the government of India has declared that the occasion could be observed between August 21 and the 29th by organising sports events, he informed.

Highlighting the significance of the day, he said it’s a reminder to re-dedicate oneself towards the ‘Fit India’ theme, encouraging each and every citizen of India to involve in sport for physical and mental well-being as well as to bring laurels to the country.

While expressing happiness over several schools joining the competition this year, he exuded hope that more schools will participate in future.

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The schools that participated in the event, as per DIPR update, are: G. Rio Higher Secondary School, Loyala Higher Secondary School, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Grace Higher Secondary School, Bethel Higher Secondary School, Mt. Hermon Higher Secondary School, and Dainty Buds Higher Secondary School.

List of winners

100 M (Boys)

1st- Kekuosetuo Samuel

2nd- Peteruovi Mepfuo

3rd- Henwabu Tep

100 M (Girls)

1st- Lonenu Khieya

2nd- Vizongunuo Chilie