DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 7 (MExN): The 10th Inter-Departmental Tournament in Peren District commenced with an inaugural ceremony at the Indoor Stadium in Jalukie on November 7. The event was formally declared open by Peren Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hiazu Meru, who attended as the Special Guest alongside NZPO President Zandi Domta and other local officials.
In his address, DC Meru commended the officers who initiated the tournament a decade ago, highlighting its role as a platform that fosters camaraderie and allows government employees from various departments to connect in a more informal setting. He emphasized the event’s significance as a means of stress relief and unity among government staff, expressing hope that it would cultivate stronger functional bonds among officials across departments in Peren.
Meru encouraged participants to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship, wishing the tournament a successful run. The three-day event includes competitions in badminton, carrom, table tennis, penalty shootouts, chess, and arm wrestling.
The program, chaired by EAC Jalukie Sizin Rentta, opened with an invocation led by JTLBC Evangelist Rampauwalie, setting a tone of community and sportsmanship for the tournament ahead.
