Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem, addresses the gathering at the1st Inter-Departmental Sports Meet of Chiephobozou Sub-Division held at the NAPO Multipurpose Hall, Chiephobozou, Kohima on November 7. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, November 8 (MExN): The 1st Inter-Departmental Sports Meet of Chiephobozou Sub-Division was held at the NAPO Multipurpose Hall, Chiephobozou, Kohima on November 7.
Addressing the inaugural function as the guest of honour, the director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose, appreciated the heads of offices led by the ADC Chiephobozou for making extra efforts in organizing the tournament.
Sekhose commended them for their efforts in providing a platform for the citizens of Chiephobozou Sub-Division to showcase their talents, and promoting physical fitness.
He further urged the citizens to take up sports not merely as a hobby but as a profession. Sekhose mentioned that under the leadership of chief minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio and advisor for Youth Resources and Sports, S. Keoshu Yimkhiung, the government was working tirelessly to improve the sports scenario in the State.
He highlighted that under the initiative of the Chief Minister and with the support of the Nagaland Olympic Association and the department of Youth Resources and Sports, the Nagaland Football Association successfully organized the Nagaland Super League, which broke several records among other states in terms of the highest prize money and has helped inculcate a sports culture among the youth.
He also informed that a proposal for a Special Sports Complex has been submitted to the Government of India.
The deputy commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem, NCS, who graced the occasion as the special guest, encouraged the participants to carry forward the same team spirit into their respective offices. Buchem further urged all officials to serve the people with sincerity and dedication, adhering to their assigned duties and responsibilities.
The additional deputy commissioner of Chiephobozou, Alemyapang Longchar in his short address, stated that the main objective of the sports meet was to foster understanding, cooperation, and coordination among all government employees serving under Chiephobozou Sub-Division. Longchar thanked the department of Youth Resources and Sports for providing the futsal ground where he also requested the department to provide a badminton court at Chiephobozou for badminton enthusiasts.
Rural Development department and NAP & IRB bagged 1st and 2nd prize respectively in the tug of war (men) category, while Medical department and other allied department secured 1st and 2nd prize respectively in the women category.
NAP & IRB and Police, Fire & Emergency Service bagged the 1st and 2nd in the futsal championship, whereas Education department was declared the champion of the badminton men’s double category.
