Our Correspondent
Kohima, Feb. 22 (EMN): The 9th Kohima Town Assembly Constituency sports meet 2022 commenced on Tuesday at D Khel ground in Kohima village.
The sports meet is being hosted by Neikiesalie Kire, advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs.
Speaking during the inaugural function, the advisor motivated the sports enthusiasts to make use of their gifted talents, reminding them of the necessity to play sports with seriousness.
Kire also asked the participants to show sportsmanship spirit throughout the meet.
The four-day meet features football for men and volleyball for women. It will go on till February 25.
On the opening day, Ward - 15 B (Upper AG) hammered Ward - 19 A (Jail) with a comprehensive margin of 13-0 in the first match of the football competition.
Ward - 12 (Upper Chandmari) defeated Ward - 11 (PWD) 3-2 in the second match while Ward - 4 (Naga Bazar) overpowered Ward - 16 B (New Reserve 3-1 in the third match of the day.
The fourth match was won by Ward 16 C (Lerie) over Ward - 13 (Middle/Lower Chandmari) with the scoreline 4-0.
In volleyball, Ward - 12 A (Upper Chandmari) won against Ward - 13 B (Chandmari) in the first match while Ward - 14 (Potterlane) beat Ward - 18 (Para Medical) in the second match.
Ward - 15 (AG) defeated Ward - 16 A (New Ministers' Hill) in the third match while Ward 14 (Old Ministers' Hill) beat Ward 17 A (Upper Forest).
In the fifth match of the day, Ward - 5 (East View D-Block) overpowered Ward - 11 (PWD).
The remaining games of the competition will continue on Wednesday, where football will begin from 8 am and volleyball from 9:30 am onwards.