Phek leads Nagaland State & Para Games 2026 with 22 gold medals, ahead of Dimapur and Kohima in standings
DIMAPUR — Phek district has taken the lead in the medal standings of the Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026, with 22 gold medals as of Friday, while Dimapur and Kohima occupy the second and third positions respectively.
According to the latest medal tally released by the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) on Friday, Phek has secured 41 medals, comprising 22 gold, 11 silver and eight bronze. Dimapur is in second place with 18 gold, 18 silver and 20 bronze medals (56 in total), while Kohima follows with 17 gold, 19 silver and 16 bronze medals (52).
Peren is placed fourth with 11 gold, three silver and five bronze medals, followed by Mon in fifth position with eight gold, two silver and one bronze. Chümoukedima occupies sixth place with seven gold, 13 silver and 18 bronze medals.
Tseminyü is seventh with six gold, three silver and nine bronze, while Zünheboto and Mokokchung occupy the eighth and ninth positions respectively.
Zünheboto has five gold, four silver and six bronze medals, while Mokokchung has five gold, two silver and 13 bronze.
Noklak is placed 10th with four gold, six silver and four bronze medals. Tuensang and Niuland are tied on eight medals each, with two gold medals apiece, while Kiphire has one gold, two silver and three bronze medals.
Wokha, Meluri, Shamator and Longleng complete the standings. Wokha has 11 medals, including four silver and seven bronze; Meluri has four, comprising three silver and one bronze; Shamator has one silver, while Longleng has two bronze medals.
A total of 324 medals have been recorded so far, comprising 108 gold, 97 silver and 119 bronze.
The NSPG 2026 is being held from November 2 to 14, with athletes representing all 17 districts of Nagaland.
Phase 1 competitions are taking place across Chümoukedima and Dimapur, featuring seven disciplines: archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, pencak silat, wrestling and table tennis.
The medal standings are ranked according to the number of gold medals, followed by silver and bronze.