Nagaland pencak silat team head to Khelo India Beach Games

The Nagaland pencak silat team pictured before departing for the 1st Khelo India Beach Games.

• DIMAPUR — A 15-member team from the Nagaland Pencak Silat Association, led by president Khevishe Sema and head coach Deep Kumar, departed Dimapur to take part in the 1st Khelo India Beach Games.
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• The national-level event will be held from May 19 to the 24th at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, according to an update.
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• The Khelo India Beach Games is organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
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• The participating athletes from Nagaland are Kevin, Kitenlo K Thono, Jon, Akivito Zhimo, Altab Uddin Choudhury, Liike Kibami, Dausanliu Rentta, Avikali V. Sheqi, Hatneinem Khongsai, Hinokali, Nyia Thono, Edwina Lhinghoithem Hanghal, and Alice D Chishi.

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• The Nagaland Pencak Silat Association expressed gratitude to the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Kethosituo Sekhose, Director of the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, and his staff for their support and encouragement.