Winners pose for a photo with the medals during the Day 2 of the ongoing NSPG 2026 in Chümoukedima on November 4.
Chümoukedima, November 4 (MExN): Kohima topped the medal standings with eight gold medals at the end of the second day of the Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026, which saw the completion of athletics and archery events, along with competitions in Pencak Silat and badminton, on Wednesday.
Kohima secured the top position ahead of Phek, which also won eight gold medals but had fewer silver medals. Peren occupied the third position with five gold medals, while Dimapur recorded the highest overall medal count with 24 medals.
At the conclusion of the day’s reported events, the overall medal tally stood at 119, comprising 37 gold, 37 silver and 45 bronze medals.
Organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA), the Games are being held from November 2 to 14 across Chümoukedima and Dimapur under the theme “Stronger Together”, bringing together athletes from all 17 districts of Nagaland.
Athletics results
In the women’s javelin throw, Nuvotalu Curhah of Phek won gold, followed by Toshilemla of Tuensang with silver and Esidaule Ekie of Peren with bronze.
Peren won the women’s 4x100m relay, with Kairuangwi Nring, Neshe Maonyu Konyak, Paileuhing and Thiurailiu comprising the team. Dimapur finished second through Mercia Ao, Bemang W, Helen Ovung and Ester, while Kohima secured bronze with Kevikie-ü Suokhrie, Diethotuonuo Thevo, Pelekhonuo Mepfhuo and Rüduolhounuo Belho.
Cekrotalu Khesoh of Phek won the women’s 800m run, while Chongsop P and Jemie P, both from Noklak, secured silver and bronze respectively.
In the men’s long jump, Ketouzotuo Tepa of Kohima took gold, Vepeyi Lohe of Phek silver and Avizha Zhale of Kohima bronze.
Mekhrietsu Miachieo of Tseminyü won the men’s 200m dash, followed by Phuyeka P Yeputho of Dimapur and Renbemo Z Humtsoe of Wokha.
Neshe Maonyu Konyak of Peren claimed gold in the women’s 200m dash, while B Sanglelemla of Tuensang and Rüduolhounuo Belho of Kohima won silver and bronze respectively.
In the men’s 800m run, Lhouvisalie Mere of Kohima secured gold, followed by Phonyei Konyak of Mon and Beduto Ringa of Phek.
Dimapur won the men’s 4x100m relay, with M Mayangsashi, Phuyeka P Yeputho, Odisungkum Jamir and B Onentemjen in the team. Chümoukedima finished second with Rokong Janch, John Tsukru, Moalong Jamir and Hubert Yanthan, while Wokha secured bronze through Renbemo Z Humtsoe, Lichumthung Lotha, Chomben Kikon and Mhachan M Jungi.
Phek won the mixed 4x400m relay, represented by Melusayi Medeo, Cekrotalu Khesoh, Beduto Ringa and Cekhusulu Rhakho. Peren finished second with P Paileuhing, Lungdiak Pame, Kairuangwi Nring and J Khongsai, while Longleng secured bronze through Yimko O Phom, Koni C Phom, Thejoy H Phom and Moidan.
In the men’s javelin throw, Rukusiil Viswentso of Kohima won gold, followed by Ruguozetuo Mere, also from Kohima, with silver and Muzizo Medeo of Phek with bronze.
Apoang N of Mon won the women’s long jump, while Lenthula Yim of Shamator and Konchum L Phom of Dimapur secured silver and bronze respectively.
Pencak Silat
In the female under-45kg category, Tovikali Awomi of Niuland won gold, while Marlia Langthasa of Tseminyü secured silver. Shanti Chetri of Dimapur and Limeka Ayemi of Zünheboto shared bronze.
In the female 70-75kg category, Lishekha Chishi of Zünheboto won gold, followed by Albina Ale Mager of Chümoukedima with silver. Awele Mero and Reshmi Sahani, both from Dimapur, secured bronze medals.
Badminton
Peren won the men’s team badminton championship, with Peramrizi Zeliang, Teichang Herie, Christopher Ihehlung, Nchatu Herie, Masangheing Zeliang, Keyicetlungbe Ndachung and Esibe Nkie in the gold-medal-winning team.
Dimapur finished second with Sewang Konyak, Ruvezo Rhakho, V Hitto Swu, Mazilungbo Chawang, Imsuren Jamir and Riku Khape.
Wokha and Kohima shared the bronze medals. Wokha was represented by Benrithung Z Humtsoe, Bidemo Ngullie, Yeghoto Shohe, Chumchamo Khuvung and Shanchothing W Kithan, while Kohima’s team comprised Thejakhriezo Innocent Keyho, Zhakuo Seyi, Vikehietuo Kense and Erenbemo Odyuo.
Archery
In the Indian Round men’s category, Zhokhoto Demo of Phek won gold, Vedeta of Chümoukedima silver and Ruovitiuo Terhase of Kohima bronze.
In the women’s Indian Round, Nciepz eule of Peren secured gold, followed by Nzanmongi of Wokha with silver and Pauheileule of Peren with bronze.
Kelenmeren of Mokokchung won gold in the men’s recurve category, while Lenshito of Kohima and Thepuvoyi Swuro of Chümoukedima secured silver and bronze respectively.
In the women’s recurve category, Ruovinuo Theunuo of Kohima won gold, Sahulu Dozo of Dimapur silver and Vetsungshe of Mokokchung bronze.
Samanir Walling of Mokokchung claimed gold in the men’s compound category, followed by Imchayanger of Dimapur with silver and Vikhotso Kezio of Kohima with bronze.
In the women’s compound category, Lotsulu Sazo of Phek won gold, Rovine Domeh of Kohima silver and Vetayolu Rhakho of Chümoukedima bronze.
District-wise medal standings
At the conclusion of the day’s reported events, Kohima led the standings with eight gold, seven silver and eight bronze medals, taking its total to 23. Phek also had eight gold medals but finished second with two silver and three bronze medals, taking its total to 13.
Peren stood third with five gold, one silver and four bronze medals, while Dimapur was fourth with four gold, 11 silver and nine bronze medals, recording the highest overall tally of 24.
