Nagaland Pencak Silat team pose for a photo at Dimapur Airport on January 3.
Dimapur, January 3 (MExN): A contingent comprising 8 athletes and 4 officials from Nagaland departed on January 2 for Daman and Diu to participate in the 2nd edition of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026, scheduled to be held at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, from January 5 to 11.
The national-level beach sports event is being organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, with the objective of promoting beach sports and providing a competitive platform for athletes across the country.
The Pencak Silat athletes representing Nagaland are: Kitenlo K Thono, Jon, Vitope Sheqi, A Vipu Assumi, Hinokali, Nyia K Thono, Avikali V.Sheqi, and Hatneinem Khongsai accompanied by team officials Deep Kumar, Kevin and Alice along with Technical Referee Liike Kibami.
The athletes have undergone focused and rigorous preparation, particularly emphasising sand-based competition techniques, which is a key feature of the Khelo India Beach Games. The officials will provide coaching guidance, team management and technical supervision throughout the event.
The Nagaland Pencak Silat Association expressed gratitude to the Director of Youth Resources and Sports, Government of Nagaland, Kethosituo Sekhose and his entire department for their immense support and the arrangements made towards the successful participation of the state contingent in the national event.
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