
Abu Metha and others during a press conference at Niathu
Resort, Chümoukedima, on Monday. (EM Images)
- DIMAPUR — Secretary General of the Nagaland
Olympic Association and member of Nagaland Super League (NSL) governing body,
Abu Metha on Monday asserted that the NSL 2024-2025 was an “overwhelming
success.”
- Metha, who is also Vice President of the Athletics
Federation of India, made the remark during a press conference to celebrate the
success of the NSL inaugural season at Niathu Resort, Chümoukedima.
- Metha expressed surprise at the overwhelming success and
support they received, which exceeded all expectations. He also congratulated
the Nagaland Football Association, the department of Sports, and the state
government for winning the All India Football Federation’s Special Award for a
new project.
- He stated that the victory is not just for the NSL, but for
the entire football and sports ecosystem in Nagaland and mentioned that the
success of the NSL was primarily because of the unwavering support of fans.
“Without the fans, football cannot rise,” he said.
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