Nagaland Para Games 2026 conclude at Sovima Stadium, Chümoukedima, featuring competitions across multiple sporting disciplines
DIMAPUR — Para-athletes competed across a range of indoor and outdoor disciplines as the Nagaland Para Games 2026 concluded at Sovima Stadium, Chümoukedima, on Sunday, bringing the spotlight on sporting opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Held on the theme ‘Beyond Barriers’, the Games featured competitions in athletics, volleyball, badminton, chess, carrom and arm wrestling, among other disciplines.
The outdoor events included blind shot put, 100-metre races, high jump for deaf athletes and volleyball for deaf participants. Indoor competitions covered arm wrestling in blind and deaf categories, 100-metre races for blind athletes, badminton, carrom and chess for deaf participants.
According to an update from the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA), the closing ceremony was attended by Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Nagaland, Tongpang Jamir, as the chief guest.
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“The Games marked an important step towards strengthening the para-sports movement in Nagaland and creating greater opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
“Beyond the competitions, the event celebrated resilience, determination and the belief that sporting opportunities should be accessible to everyone,” the NOA stated.
