Football fixture drawn for Nagaland State and Para Games 2026 in Chümoukedima, scheduled from November 10 to 14.
DIMAPUR — The football event of the Nagaland State and Para Games (NSPG) 2026 will be held from November 10 to the 14th in Chümoukedima, with participating teams scheduled to arrive on November 9.
The fixture for the tournament was drawn at the Nagaland Football Association (NFA) office on Thursday in the presence of Nagaland Olympic Association Assistant Secretary General Neivikuolie Nicholas Khatsu, NFA President K Neibou Sekhose, NFA officials, and representatives of the district football associations (DFAs).
According to an update, the tournament will be conducted on a knockout basis, with each match comprising 80 minutes of playing time and a 10-minute interval. Teams must register through their respective district football association or district sports council.
The NFA has reserved the right to fix the time and schedule of matches. Fixture dates and timings may also be subject to alterations as and when required.
Each district team can register a maximum of 20 players, along with four officials, including the team manager, head coach, assistant coach, and physiotherapist, making a total contingent of 24 members from each DFA.
A maximum of three players from other districts may be included in a district team’s final list, provided a no objection certificate (NOC) is issued by the concerned DFA.
The NSPG 2026 football event will bring together 17 district teams from across Nagaland for the state-level competition at Chümoukedima. The final match will be played on November 14 at 3 pm.