Participants engage in a 100-metre race (deaf category) during the Nagaland Para Games 2026 held at Sovima Stadium, Chümoukedima, on November 8. (Photo Courtesy: NOA)
Chümoukedima, November 8 (MExN): The Nagaland Para Games 2026 concluded with a closing ceremony at Sovima Stadium, Chümoukedima, on Sunday under the theme “Beyond Barriers”.
The Games brought together para-athletes who competed in various indoor and outdoor sporting disciplines, showcasing their abilities, determination and sporting spirit while highlighting the importance of inclusion and equal opportunities in sports.
The outdoor events included blind shot put, volleyball (deaf category), 100-metre race and high jump (deaf category). The indoor events featured arm wrestling in blind and deaf categories, 100-metre race (blind category), badminton (deaf category), carrom (deaf category) and chess (deaf category).
The closing ceremony was graced by Tongpang Jamir, Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Nagaland, as the chief guest.
The programme began with an invocation prayer by Y Moilang Phom, followed by the welcome address and opening remarks by Kezheleno Angami, member of the Nagaland Parasports Committee. A special presentation titled One Moment in Time was performed by Lusina Katiry.
Tongpang Jamir addressed the gathering, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Kaputo Shohe, Chairman of Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation (NSMDC) and Co-Convenor, Paralympic Nagaland. The Games marked a step towards strengthening the para-sports movement in Nagaland and creating greater opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
Beyond the competitions, the event celebrated resilience, determination and the principle that sporting opportunities should be accessible to everyone.
However, the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) failed to mention any category winners in its update.
