- DIMAPUR — The Department of Youth
Resources and Sports has informed that, for the first time, a contingent from
Nagaland officially participated in the esports category at the Khelo India
Youth Games 2025, held in Patna, Bihar on May 6- 7.
- According to a DIPR report, esports was introduced as a
demonstration sport during the national-level event.
- The Nagaland contingent consisted of nine members—seven
players, one team manager, and one coach—who represented the state in three
esports disciplines, including eChess, eFootball, and Battlegrounds Mobile
India (BGMI).
- “This historic participation underscores the state
government’s continued commitment to supporting emerging sports and creating
new opportunities for youth development in the digital age,” it stated.
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- In alignment with the growing need to promote mental
well-being and psychological preparedness in competitive environments, an
orientation programme was organised on May 4 at 2025 at Hotel Grand Vista,
Dimapur, for the participants.
- The session was designed to help participants develop tools
to maintain mental resilience and overall health in the high-pressure world of
esports.
- The keynote address was delivered by assistant professor and
head of the Department of Psychology, Dimapur Government College, Dr.
Temsusenla Jamir. Speaking on the theme, ‘Mental resilience and performance,”
Dr. Jamir emphasized the importance of cultivating a positive mindset, managing
stress, adapting to challenges, regulating emotions, and persevering under
pressure. She also introduced practical techniques and exercises aimed at
enhancing focus, mental clarity, and performance sustainability in competitive
scenarios.
- Lamgouhao Kipgen, representing Nagaland in the eFootball
category, secured first place by defeating his opponent from Arunachal Pradesh.
His achievement marks a significant milestone for the state and exemplifies the
potential of Nagaland’s youth in the field of esports, the report stated.
