Nagaland Olympic Association holds a workshop in Chümoukedima on preventing harassment and abuse in sports
DIMAPUR — More than 120 representatives of sports associations, government officials and personnel associated with the Nagaland State and Para Games 2026 attended a workshop on safeguarding in sports organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) in Chümoukedima on Sunday.
The workshop focused on preventing harassment, abuse, discrimination and exploitation in sports, and the need for mechanisms to report safeguarding concerns and hold institutions accountable, according to a press release issued by the NOA.
Held at the Hokato Hotozhe Auditorium in the Games Village, the programme brought together stakeholders from across Nagaland to discuss the safety and well-being of athletes and others involved in sporting activities.
The NOA described the workshop as among the first initiatives of its kind in the region. It stated that the programme was intended to build awareness of safeguarding responsibilities among sports administrators, coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes.
Advisor to the Chief Minister and NOA Secretary General Abu Metha delivered the welcome address. The workshop was conducted by two resource persons, Neetal Narang, a sports administrator and safeguarding advocate, and Shailaja Rajan Raj, a human resources and organisational development consultant.
Narang has worked in sports administration and safeguarding at the national level and represented India at the Olympic Council of Asia's safeguarding workshop in Bangkok in 2025, following her nomination by the Indian Olympic Association. She was also involved in safeguarding responsibilities during the 2025 National Games in Uttarakhand.
Rajan Raj, who has more than 25 years of experience in organisational development and leadership training, shared his expertise in workplace safety, prevention of sexual harassment, emotional well-being and organisational management.
According to the NOA, the participation of representatives from sports associations across Nagaland and other stakeholders was intended to build a common understanding of safeguarding responsibilities across the state's sporting framework.
The association maintained that it remained committed to promoting a sporting environment based on safety, dignity, inclusion and accountability.