Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA)  conducts Olympic Day Run in Kohima

KOHIMA — The Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) on Saturday conducted the Olympic Day Run, in commemoration of International Olympic Day, at Indira Gandhi Stadium (IGS) Kohima on the theme “Let’s move” with hundreds of children participating in the run.

Special guest for the occasion, Advisor of Youth Resources and Sports (YRS), S Keoshu Yimchunger, in his speech, said that sports can change a person’s life from ordinary to extraordinary. Encouraging the participants that they are in the initial stage, the advisor stated that “with the same spirit they have today,” they (participants) can excel and make Nagaland state shine through their hard works and sacrifices.

Secretary general, NOA, and chairman IDAN, Abu Metha, said sports reflects civilization of mankind and maintained that sports is closely knitted even with the Naga society and history.

He stated that sports remain one of the top priorities of the state government and that youngsters would be given opportunities to make their dreams come true.

Metha informed that the state is coming up with six state-of-the-art indoor stadiums across the Nagaland and that the first one would be inaugurated next month in Chumoukedima district. He also said that new sports facilities such as astro turf grounds, indoor stadiums and others are coming up in every nook and corners of the state.

He further stated that all the participants of the Olympic Day Run will receive a certificate of participation signed by the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach.

The run was conducted for various race categories catering to different age groups, ensuring an inclusive and engaging experience for all the participants.

Results for each category are as follows

30 metre (4 years and above – below 6 years)

Girls: First – Dolly Ngomda, second -Zuzuno Sapuh, third – Vivono Sophie

Boys: First – Lango Lam, second – Akivito A Ayemi, third – Lhuzier Lucas Peseyie

50 metre (6 years and above – below 9 years)

Girls: First – Keshonye Khing, second – Shongmao Shiu, third – Lotsutoli Shohe

Boys: First – Zahvi Wotsa, second – Ashik Katwal, third — Yhunchvülo Kemp

80 metre (9 years and above – below 13 years)

Girls: First – Pelevinuo Dzüvichü, second – Linovi Yeputhomi, third – Litoni Swu

Boys: First – Resulem Sangs, second – Khangemsam J Singh, third – Moaakum

100 metre (13 years and above – below 16 years)

Girls: First -Neshamaonyu Konyak, second – Mehrin Beck, third – Khrotshou

Boys: First – Ruokuovotuo Yhome, second – Bodevi Kire, third – Kevilhoutuo Khezhie