Advisor S Keoshu Yimchunger inaugurates the 5th Inter-Departmental Sports Meet in Pughoboto sub-division.
DIMAPUR — The 5th Inter-Departmental Sports Meet of Pughoboto sub-division was held at the Public Ground in Pughoboto on October 28 and 29 on the theme "Impetus Pughoboto! Together to Triumph!"
According to a DIPR report, the sports meet was formally declared open by Advisor for Youth Resources and Sports S Keoshu Yimchunger as the special guest.
Addressing the gathering, Keoshu urged government employees to remain committed to their duties and uphold service regardless of their place of posting.
He highlighted the need for a healthy work environment, encouraging employees to build strong working relationships with colleagues to promote teamwork, efficiency, and smart practices.
Keoshu also urged administrative departments to ensure timely completion of pension paperwork to avoid delays for retiring employees. He pointed out the state government's focus on promoting sports at the grassroots level, referring to the initiative under Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to establish multipurpose buildings in Additional Deputy Commissioner headquarters. He advised aspiring athletes to enrol in the State Sports Academy to develop their sporting talents.
Pughoboto MLA Dr. Sukhato A Sema conveyed greetings, underscoring the importance of cooperation, mutual understanding, and sportsmanship.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Pughoboto James T Khulu Tikhir briefed the gathering on the sub-division and the significance of the annual sports meet in fostering unity among government staff.
The sports oath was administered by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Pughoboto and Co-Convenor of the Inter-Departmental Sports Committee Hankiumong Yimchunger.
The opening day featured a football match between Team 1, comprising District Executive Force, Medical, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Nagaland Rural Bank, and State Bank of India, and Team 2, comprising the district administration, DEO, Rural Development, Food and Civil Supplies, Public Health Engineering Department, and Information and Public Relations. Team 2 won the match 2-0.
The two-day meet included competitions in football, table tennis, and carrom for men; penalty shootouts for women; and arm wrestling for both men and women.