Nagaland CM Rio along with the winners of the women’s boxing event pose for a photo during the NSPG 2026-cum-Inter-District Boxing Championship, at the 1st Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) Ground in Chümoukedima on November 13. (Morung Photo)
Chümoukedima, November 13 (MExN): Chümoukedima district emerged overall champions while Mon finished runners-up at the Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026-cum-Inter-District Boxing Championship, which concluded at the 1st Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) Ground in Chümoukedima on Friday.
According to a DIPR update, Nagaland Chief Minister and Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) president Neiphiu Rio attended the final day of the four-day tournament as a distinguished spectator, witnessing the championship bouts alongside senior sports officials and other dignitaries.
Organised by the Nagaland Amateur Boxing Association (NABA) under the aegis of the NOA and affiliated to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), the tournament was held from November 10 to 13 under the theme “Together for Sports, Stronger Nagaland”.
During the closing-day proceedings, Rio entered the ring to greet and encourage the finalists ahead of their respective matches.
The final day featured 12 gold-medal bouts, including eight in the men’s category and four in the women’s category. Boxers from Chümoukedima, Mon, Phek, Kohima and Zunheboto secured top honours across various weight categories.
Chümoukedima district bagged the overall championship title, while Mon district finished as runners-up.
In the individual awards, Veno Sapu of Kohima was adjudged Best Boxer in the women’s category, while Mhasivilie of Chümoukedima received the Best Boxer award in the men’s category.
Geeta of Dimapur was named the Most Promising Boxer in the women’s category, while Thungjanthung of Wokha received the corresponding award in the men’s category.
