Staff Reporter
Dimapur, October 20
The 31st session of Kuhuboto Ghakhu Sports Association and 6th Kukami Soccer Trophy got underway this morning at Kuhuboto public ground. Noted public leader and former member, Dimapur Municipal Council, Y. Pukhavi Yeptho graced the inaugural function as chief guest and declared the trophy openSpeaking on the occasion, Pukhavi said collective effort, be it socially or politically, of all concerned and responsible citizens is required for progress and development a society and games and sports play an integral part in the progress of a society.
He called upon the people of Kuhuboto area to have regard for those who have toiled and sacrificed to see Kuhuboto as of the advanced areas of the state and that the people of the area irrespective of political background or profession must to work together with a far-sighted vision and take the area forwards in all respect.
Kuhuboto area being one of better areas that have been producing talented football players who have represented the state in various national level tournaments including the recent edition of Subroto Trophy wherein Nagaland team emerged as champions, Pukhavi rightly pointed out that discipline and character is very essential for anybody who wants to excel in sports. He encouraged the participants to take part in the competition in a sporting spirit.
As a token of love he donated a sum of Rs. One lakh towards Kuhuboto Ghakhu Sports Association, Rs. 10,000 each to Kuhuboto Church, Kuhuboto women group who presented folk song and Vihokhu menfolk who presented cultural dance.
Hokiye Yeptho, president, Western Sumi Hoho and Vihoshe P. Yepthomi, GB Suhoi village delivered a short speech.
Altogether 16 villages are taking part in the tournament with Tokugha village team looking to defend the title.
Zakabo Rotokha, SDO (Civil) Kuhuboto will grace the closing programme as guest of honor.
