ANPSA Dimapur ‘Catch Them Young’ U-14 tournament winners announced

DIMAPUR — The state-level “Catch Them Young” Under-14 Sepaktakraw and Table Tennis Tournament 2026 concluded in Dimapur on Saturday.

Addressing the gathering, All Nagaland Private Schools' Association (ANPSA) Dimapur President Asito Peseyie highlighted the marked improvement in Sepaktakraw among students and teachers compared to last year, attributing the progress to continued training and collaboration between the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, ANPSA, and the Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association.

Peseyie thanked the department, association, coaches, and referees for their support and encouraged the young players to continue practising and aim for national and higher-level representation.

Special guest and ANPSA Central President Bithungo Kikon appreciated the officials of ANPSA, the table tennis and Sepaktakraw associations, participating schools, coaches, officials, athletes, and all those involved in the successful conduct of the tournament.

He noted that in an increasingly competitive job market, sports under the National Education Policy (NEP) are no longer merely co-curricular activities but an integral part of learning. He urged students to make use of the opportunities provided by their schools and ANPSA to develop skills that would contribute to their future success.

Drawing an analogy with an aeroplane, he said that while skills can lift a person up, attitude and character keep them there. He stressed the importance of humility, obedience, respect for authority, honesty, truthfulness, and integrity, noting that character is revealed by what one does when no one is watching.

The state-level tournament aimed to identify and nurture young sporting talent while providing school students with opportunities to develop their skills and gain competitive exposure.

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Results:

Sepaktakraw Under-14 – Boys’ Category