A consultative meeting underway at the DPDB Hall, Kohima, on
Thursday, in preparation for the upcoming Dr. T Ao Inter-District Football
Tournament.
- DIMAPUR — A
consultative meeting was held at the DPDB Hall, Kohima, on Thursday to discuss
and coordinate preparations for the upcoming Dr. T Ao Inter-District Football
Tournament, scheduled to take place in Kohima from August 1 to the 15th.
- Chaired by Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem,
the meeting saw the participation of officials, including the general secretary
of the Nagaland Football Association (NFA) and MLA Benei M Lamthiu, and the
president of NFA, K Neibou Sekhose, according to a DIPR report.
- On the occasion, Lamthiu highlighted the improvement in the
standard of football tournaments in the state, stressing the importance of
serious and dedicated organisation. He emphasised that the All India Football
Federation (AIFF) considers Nagaland a key player in football development in
the north-east and across India.
- Lamthiu called upon all officers to be proactive in their
responsibilities and assured that the NFA would extend technical support to
ensure the success of the tournament, which, he said, would serve as a crucial
platform for young footballers.
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- DC Buchem acknowledged the high standards set by Tuensang
district in hosting the previous edition of the tournament and urged Kohima
officials to strive to surpass those benchmarks in the upcoming event.
- Sekhose shared insights on the tournament’s history and
significance, noting its official recognition by the AIFF and adding that all
players and officials involved would be officially registered in the portal.
- The meeting concluded with a detailed discussion among
Kohima district officers regarding the formation of various committees and a
roadmap for the successful organisation of the tournament.
