Dimapur, Sep. 7 (EMN): The Kohima District Sports Council (KDSC) organised a felicitation programme for the medal winners from Kohima district in the recently concluded 2nd Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic Games 2022 on Wednesday at DC's Conference Hall in Kohima.
The medal winners were felicitated with cash awards as a token of appreciation from the KDSC.
With 123 Medals (69 gold, 28 silver and 26 bronze) in various disciplines and categories, Kohima won the Team Champion trophy, an update from DIPR informed.
Shanavas, in his speech, stated that it was a proud moment for the district to win the team champion trophy amongst the 16 districts within Nagaland and congratulated the medallists for bringing laurels to the district. He described the winners as the heroes of tomorrow for their achievements and also congratulated all the associations for the job-well-done in preparing the players and presenting them in the Olympics within a short period of time.
"During the last one-two months, the preparation for the Olympics and the participation until today, we all have worked whole heartedly, your athletics, your associations including your parents without their support you will not be here today", Shanavas said and congratulated all the parents as well for their supports towards the achievement.
He also expressed optimism that with collective efforts from the athletes, association, district sports council and state government, the talents from the district can bring laurels in the international platforms in the coming years.
Neiketoulie Belho, on behalf of the medalists, appreciated the Kohima District Sports Council for giving the best opportunity to the athletes and believing in them despite their shortcomings. He also acknowledged the coaches of different disciplines for giving all out efforts in making Team Kohima become the champion.
All the concerned presidents of various sports disciplines also attended the programme along with the medal winners.