Nagaland Athletics Treasurer Neingulie Nakhro attends the AFI Commentators Workshop 2026 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
DIMAPUR — Neingulie Nakhro, the Honorary Treasurer of Nagaland Athletics, represented Nagaland at the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Commentators Workshop 2026, held from August 20 to the 22nd at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
According to a press release from the Nagaland Athletics Association, Nakhro was nominated by the association to participate in the three-day workshop, which was organised as part of the Athletics Federation of India's efforts to develop a professional ecosystem of athletics commentators and announcers across the country.
The workshop was led by internationally acclaimed broadcaster Richard Newman and Olympic medallist and Emmy-winning broadcaster Shannon Rowbury. Participants were provided with valuable insights into various aspects of athletics broadcasting, including live commentary and in-stadium announcing at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver, Bhubaneswar 2026.
A key component of the workshop was the practical session at Kalinga Stadium, which provided participants with first-hand exposure to the preparation and real-time communication involved in delivering an international athletics event.
The session also offered an opportunity to observe and understand the demands of professional commentary and announcing in a live competition environment featuring more than 180 athletes from over 20 countries.