DAKT Annual Sports Carnival concludes

Boys volley ball match in action during the annual sports carnival organised by the Delhi Ao kaketshir Telongjem on October 27 at the Central Civil Services Sports Complex, New Delhi. (DIPR Photo)
 
Kohima, November 3 (DIPR): The two day Annual Sports Carnival organized by the Delhi Ao Kaketshir Telongjem, (Delhi Ao Student Union-DAKT) concluded on October 27 at the Central Civil Services Sports Complex, New Delhi with Director, Tax Research Unit, Ministry of Finance, Limatula Yaden as the guest of honour. She encouraged the players to continue with the spirit of sportsmanship and also spoke on the importance for Nagas to live in unity.  
This annual sporting event was initiated by DAKT with the purpose of rendering friendship, co-operation, mutual respect and love amongst the Naga tribes. The event was also a platform for the young Nagas to display their talents in various sporting activities. A variety of sports and games were played including football, basketball, volleyball, relay race, tug- of-war, and arm wrestling. Both boys and girls from the Naga community namely (Sumi, Kyong, Angami, Eastern Naga students, Chakhesang, Rengma) participated in all the games with much enthusiasm.
Around 1000 people attended the DAKT Sports Carnival, 2011. Food stalls were also set up where people indulged in delicious and yet reasonably priced snacks and drinks. In commemoration of the Sports Carnival, the DAKT also launched an ethnic designed t-shirt. The highlight of the final night included performance by the talented rapper B.K of Toxic Nectar, which was well received by a cheering crowd.
Despite the presence of hundreds of youths cheering for their favourite teams, the Sports Carnival came to a peaceful and successful end without any untoward incidents proving that Nagas can come together as one and still strive for excellence without fighting against one another.
Delhi Ao Kaketshir Telongjem extends their gratitude to all participants and sponsor who voluntarily and generously extended help in making the Annual Sports Carnival a grand success.