Kohima, Dec. 21 (EMN): The 49th games and sports meet 2019 of Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA) will begin on Jan. 4 next at Khulazu Basa under Phek district with the motto ‘friendship and progress’
Minister for Planning & Co-Ordination and Land Revenue Neiba Kronu will attend the occasion as the special invitee while Dr. Veluo Shijo, additional director, state institute of rural development (SIRD) as the guest of honour.with
In a press release, CAGSA informed that a joint meeting o CAGSA executive, umpires and team managers will be held on Jan. 3.
The nine-day long sports meet comprises of football, volleyball and basketball for men and women, track events such as sprint, race and country race and field events of high jump, broad jump, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw and triple jump will take place.
The running trophies along with the cash award include football (men) carrying cash prize of INR 100,000 donated in memory of Lt. Kronyi Kapuh and INR 20000 for women’s football donated in memory of Lt. Vezopra Nyekha.
The champions of volleyball (men) will receive INR 20,000 donated in memory of lt. Husazo Swuro. The basketball (men) champions will receive INR 20,000 donated in memory of lt. Vekhoto Chotso.
