Kohima, Dec. 13 (EMN): The five-day long 57th Games and Sports meet of Chesezu Youth Association got underway at local ground, Chesezu under Phek district on Tuesday.
Nagaland Wushu Association (NWA) president and Chairman, Entrepreneurs Development Agency (EDA), Küdecho Khamo attended the inaugural session as the chief guest.
In his address, he urged the sportspersons to give their best in one sporting discipline to be a successful sportsperson. He asserted that today, they would be playing in the village but one day, they could represent the state and country at different events.
Maintaining that sports have been gaining popularity in modern society, he asked the sportspersons to be professional in their career and not be seasonal sportspersons.
He asked the youths not only to give their best effort in sports but also to respect the elders, help the poor and weaker society for the uplift of the village.
Khamo said Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is serious about promoting sports and sportspersons in the state. ‘CM has given the best effort with better facilities and infrastructure,’ he said, while citing the cash incentives given by the chief minister to the sportspersons to the medal winners of the recently concluded Northeast Olympic Games.
He also reiterated his aspiration to serve and work for the welfare of the people in the constituency. In this regard, he sought the people's blessing, support and prayers to serve them.
He also spoke about Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative where upcoming entrepreneurs can avail loan upto INR 15 lakh. He also spoke on the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) that provides health insurance coverage for the public.
Earlier, presidential address was given by youth president Küthoveyi Nyekha, Khel chairman Tayi Nyekha and oath taking by Khruzovoyi Nyekha.
On day-1, sporting activities such as 100 metre dash, 200 metre dash, 400 metre dash etc were underway.
The closing session will be attended by Vekhosayi Nyekha, president Western Tenyimi Hoho president on December 17.