Sports bodies mourn demise of Pelezotuo Mezhür Sekhose

• DIMAPUR — Various sports bodies and organisations in Nagaland have expressed condolences following the death of veteran sports administrator Pelezotuo Mezhür Sekhose, also known as Atuo Mezhür, who passed away in Kohima on June 13.
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• NOA: In a condolence note, Abu Metha, Secretary General of the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) and Vice President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), stated that late Sekhose was a towering figure whose multifaceted contributions to education, social service, and especially sports have left an indelible mark on Nagaland and beyond.
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• “His legacy in the field of sports stands as a shining testament to his vision, integrity and unwavering dedication to the cause of youth and athletic excellence,” he said.

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• Stating that his voice was one of strength and conviction—always speaking up for what was right and just—Metha noted that his passing is not just a personal loss but a collective bereavement for the entire sporting community.
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• “The void he leaves behind will be difficult to fill,” he said.
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• On behalf of the NOA and the entire sports fraternity of Nagaland, he extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that Almighty God grant them strength and comfort and that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
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• NFA: The Nagaland Football Association (NFA), mourning the demise, said that late Sekhose was a very proactive, dedicated, and visionary leader who stood out as a prominent public figure in Nagaland and beyond.
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• Stating that through his loss, the NFA and the Nagaland sporting community in particular, and the Nagas in general, have lost a very prominent, respected, and influential leader and mentor, the association maintained that the NFA and the football community mourn the irreplaceable loss of their dear leader and father figure.
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• FLCoKD: The Football License Coaches of Kohima District (FLCoKD) expressed deep shock and sadness at the demise of Sekhose and noted that, as a sports administrator, he greatly inspired and motivated countless sports enthusiasts, contributing significantly to the progress and development of sports in the state.
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• “His contributions to football, both at the national level and in Nagaland, remain unmatched and are etched in the history of Nagaland football,” it said, adding that with his passing, the Naga society has lost a gem—an irreplaceable void has been left behind.
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• KDFA: The Kohima District Football Association (KDFA), in a message, said that Sekhose was a visionary and dedicated leader. He was instrumental in shaping the growth of football in Nagaland, mentoring generations and championing the sport with humility and passion.
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• “Our deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. May they find strength in knowing that his legacy lives on, echoed in every corner of Nagaland where his dream took root and continues to grow. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” it read.