Dimapur, Oct. 25 (EMN): The three-day Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) sports meet, which began on October 21, concluded on October 23 at Loyola Higher Secondary School, Jakhama.
The final day of the meet began with a walkathon where hundreds of participants walked for about 6 km from the school to bee farm at Mima.
Along the way, the youth sang hymnals, prayed and also cleaned the roadsides. Convenor of the ACYA sports committed, Kevitsu Peter Yhome, informed that the walk was held to glorify God through a walk, thanking the Almighty for the good health and blessings.
On reaching Mima, director of St. Joseph's mens’ hostel, Fr. George Rino celebrated the Holy Eucharist.
Delivering the homily, Rino urged the youth to spread the good news of the Lord. He said that as believers, one needs to live their life in faith with God.
The sporting event came to a close with the prize distribution ceremony graced by Fr. Vemedo Joseph. During the 2022 edition of the ACYA sports, Southern ACYA and Western ACYA emerged as champions and runner-up respectively, in both men’s and women’s volleyball categories. As for men's futsal, Chakhroma ACYA emerged champions while Southern ACYA secured the runner-up position. In the women's penalty shootout, Northern ACYA emerged champions while Western ACYA secured the runner-up position.
In the choir competition, Western ACYA emerged as champions while Kohima Town ACYA secured the runner-up position.
In the mad Olympics, Northern ACYA were adjusted as champions and Western ACYA runner-up. Kohima Town ACYA emerged champions in treasure hunt followed by Western ACYA.