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DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Athletics Association (NAA), in collaboration with eight district athletics associations, commemorated the third National Javelin Day on Wednesday.
As part of the commemoration, javelin throw competitions were organised in Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Noklak, Peren, Shamator, and Wokha, according to an update.
The NAA stated that National Javelin Day is an initiative of the Athletics Federation of India to serve as a meaningful tribute to Neeraj Chopra's remarkable achievement at the Tokyo Olympics, where he secured the gold medal for India.
It was mentioned that the day is also celebrated to honour and promote the sport of javelin throwing and to inspire young athletes and sports enthusiasts to engage in different track and field events.
The competitions were organised for boys and girls in the age groups U-12, U-14, and U-16, and more than 650 athletes from across the state participated.
Dimapur: In Dimapur, the day was observed at Pilgrim Higher Secondary School.
Speaking on the occasion, Bithungo Kikon, president of the Dimapur Athletics Association, shared that the event celebrates the gold medal won by Neeraj Chopra at the Tokyo Olympics.
He acknowledged that Nagaland athletics is becoming increasingly active and extended his appreciation to Abu Metha, president of the Nagaland Athletics Association, and his team for recognising that engaging young athletes will yield better results.
He maintained that sports are crucial because they help inculcate discipline in athletes, and one must be disciplined to excel in sports. He hoped that such initiatives would make Nagaland athletics more fruitful and lead to participation at the national and international levels.
He further mentioned that technical officials would be observing performances, and if athletes met certain standards, they might have been selected for further training and to represent the state. However, they needed to reach the required benchmark and criteria.
Eight schools from Dimapur participated in the event, with about 150 children registering. The winners were given prizes and certificates, and all participants received a certificate.
Results
Boys U-12
First: Mughakupu H Yesca
Second: Kivika
Third: Pungom K Thai
Girls U-12
First: Nikuvu Chishi
Second: Etina Longchar
Third: Ovikali Yeptho
Boys U-14
First: Abraham Lalrinawma
Second: Lemma Tzive
Third: Tunavi S Zhimo
Girls U-14
First: Anom M Konyak
Second: Tilu Pojar
Third: Mhabeni Yanthan
Boys U-16
First: Laljaseh Kilong
Second: Wangje Konyak
Third: Rieshree Sonowal
Girls U-16
First: Neshe Moanyu Konyak
Second: Apoang N
Third: Longshibeni Ngullie
Chümoukedima: Mhonsao Ngullie, Honorary Secretary of NAA, attended the javelin competition for young athletes from Chümoukedima district at the 1st NAP Ground as the inaugural guest. Naga Olympian Chekrovolü Swüro was the guest for the closing event.
Results
Boys U-12
First: Nilo Kiba
Second: L. Tennyson Kikon
Girls U-12
First: Grace Luho
Boys U-14
First: Aniket Gupta
Second: Ashito Sümi
Third: Thepfusazo Visezo
Girls U-14
First: Avikuonuo Shüya
Second: Menangnola Aonok
Third: Cindyna Thonglarü
Boys U-16
First: Niuka Chophy
Second: Thosinlo Kent
Third: Arkato Chophy
Girls U-16
First: Veingaihsangi
Second: Vivi Zhimo
Third: Atenla Imsong
Kohima: In Kohima, the event was held at T M Higher Secondary School ground. The event speaker was Khriehuto Tsira, senior vice president of the NAA, who, speaking on the occasion, shared details of Chopra's life.
Results
Boys U-12
First: Danshito
Second: Chellio
Third: Muvi Domhi
Girls U-12
First: Wannya Konyak
Second: Limei
Third: Vibilu
Boys U-14
First: Neilangulie Sachu
Second: Amesh
Third: Putichu Pfithu
Girls U-14
First: Hanphula
Second: Easter Y
Third: Nilito P Achumi
Boys U-16
First: Ngukavi Wotsa
Second: Rhukhrupu Zholia
Third: Hotoka Assumi
Girls U-16
First: Avonuo Pielie
Second: Toisheli H Chophi
Third: Yingeil Phom