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Dimapur, December 9
The annual meet of Western Sumi Sports’ Association, 15th MBE. Zhuikhu Memorial Football trophy and 6th Zukhevi Achumi Rtd. Asst. Commandant volleyball trophy got underway this morning with Vikheho Swu, Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control gracing the inaugural function as chief guest, at Zhekishe village. The event is being hosted Aghunaqa Area Sports’ Association.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief said sports play an integral part in building of a progressive society and therefore encouraged the sportspersons to take interest in games and sports with serious approach. He also called upon the sports associations to create more facilities at the village level so as to draw more youngsters towards games and sports at a tender age.
On developmental aspect Vikheho said economical development is most vital for the growth of the society and for which, there should be proper planning to be put into enterprising practice to create avenues for substantial economical growth. He challenged the people to be sincere and truthful and to work together for the better of the society.
He also highlighted the importance of promoting one’s cultural identity and its preservation.
Zukhevi Achumi, a noted Naga footballer of 1960s and 70 also exhorted the participants of the meet.
According a warm reception to the chief guest, host village and Huzukhe village presented cultural song and dance.
Kiyeto Kiba, head GB, Zhekishe Ghami proposed welcome address while Kiheto Awomi, Chairman, Aghunaqa Area Pastors’ Fellowship said the invocation for the commencement of the week-long event.
Altogether 28 village teams are participating in the meet.
