Dimapur, Oct. 13 (EMN): ‘The importance of sports cannot be denied, and Nagas are second to none,’ said Linda Solo speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory programme of the All Nagaland Secondary Teacher Education Institution (ANSTEI) sports meet which culminated on Friday. The events were held at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.
The director, Youth Resources and Sports, Linda Solo in her speech encouraged those interested in sports to take the same up as avenues are now opened, and is progressing both at the national and international level. Many sports personnel have made great impact at various levels, and have even been recommended to government jobs, she added, encouraging them to follow their dreams.
The ANSTEI sports meet which began on October 12 witnessed participation from eight colleges of teacher’s education. Various events including badminton, football, volleyball, race and table tennis were played during the two days sports meet.
Unity College of Teacher’s Education (UCTE), Dimapur emerged as the overall champion of the event.