Advisor S Keoshu Yimchunger inaugurated a multi-playground at Kalakha in Khezhakeno, funded by community donations.
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DIMAPUR — Advisor for Youth Resources and Sports S Keoshu Yimchunger inaugurated a multi-playground at Kalakha in Khezhakeno, Phek, as the special guest on March 14.
According to a DIPR report, in the inaugural function held at Tsodelo Taza-o, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, Chairman of NSSB, and chief patron and pioneer of the multi-playground, briefed the gathering.
He explained how he was entrusted on June 25, 2022, to scout for a new football ground, as the only football ground in Khezhakeno could not be extended lengthwise due to the non-availability of space.
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He thanked the Komuno Khel of Khezhakeno for adopting a resolution on December 3, 2023, to freely make the required land available for the multi-playground and allow him to utilise as much land as was required for its construction. Accordingly, the cutting work for the multi-playground started on April 1, 2024.
Addressing the gathering, Keoshu thanked Zehol for his generous heart and concern for his village, solely taking up the construction of the standard-size football ground and badminton court. He further appreciated Zehol for his vision to take up the construction of other grounds, including a basketball court, a badminton court, and another football ground.
He stated that since there is already a standard-size football ground, they may go for a futsal ground, which will be initiated from the government side to make it into a reality.
Keoshu called upon different bodies, including the village council, church, students, and youth, to maintain the grounds. He called upon the community to treat government properties with a sense of ownership and to initiate community participation in their repair and improvement.
He also encouraged all to be not only seasonal players but also to play games and sports throughout the year. He further called upon village authorities to identify potential youths and encourage them to join the State Khelo Academy for overall development.
Among others who attended the programme were A Pongshi Phom, MLA; Khriehu Liezietsu, former MLA; Pele Khezhie, President of NCSU and NAPO; Pfukrulhou Koza, Joint Director (Retd.); Kakshe Zhimomi, Deputy Director of Tourism; Daniel Kevie, Executive Engineer, Pfutsero, PWD (R&B); Vekhrolo, Block Development Officer, Pfutsero; and Mechietsho Koza, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Phek.