Noklak District Junior Athletics Meet 2025 held

DIMAPUR — The Noklak District Junior Athletics Meet 2025 was conducted on August 26 at Public Ground, Noklak, organised by the Noklak District Athletics Association under the aegis of the Nagaland Athletics Association.

According to an update, speaking on the occasion, the President of the District Athletics Association, Jonthong Meya, urged young athletes to approach athletics with dedication, not merely as a pastime.

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He emphasised that sports must be a part of everyday life for athletes aspiring to compete at higher levels. Highlighting the opportunities ahead, he informed that winners of the district meet will qualify for the All Nagaland Junior Athletics Meet 2025 in September.

Stating that outstanding performers at the state level will further represent Nagaland at the Northeast Championships, he stressed athletics as a career pathway and noted that physical endurance remains vital for various recruitments.

He also announced that the association plans to launch coaching programmes to nurture young talents from the district, acknowledging the need for better technical guidance and training facilities.