Dimapur, Dec.20: The 58th Games and Sports of Yachem Students' Union (YSU) kicked off today at Local Ground Yachem Village inaugurated by Shri. Chimoklemba Phom BDO Wozhuro Block Wokha.
The Chief Guest encouraged the players and gathering to be positive and avoid always being negative, "We always see the negative side of the others". He told the players that the discipline should be the main component as a sportsmen to reach the higher level. "Our talent shouldn't only be confined in the village but we should try to reach State, Regional, National and International Level and we should let world recognize us through our sports skills".The Chief Guest also said that the sport play a vital role in building peace among us, "There are many villages that build peace through Sports". He also said that the sports give us physically fit, mentally stable and sports let us avoid alcohol. He also challenged the players lead an exemplary life and set good precedents for the coming generation.
Earlier in the morning, a marathon on the theme "Against Alcoholism", was conducted where both old and young participated.
Winner of different categories:
Spinning Top:
First: Mokho Young Club
Second: Junior Sporting Club
Spinning Thread:
First: Rising Club
Second: Junior Sporting Club
Painting Competition
Junior Category under the Theme: "Clean and Green Environment"
First: Dimapur Yachem Students Unit
Second: Kohima Yachem Students Unit
Senior Category under the Theme: "Climate Change"
First: Dimapur Yachem Students Unit
Second: Kohima Yachem Students Unit
Volleyball
Boys
Winner: Junior Sporting Club
Runners up: Yangkhen Club
Girls:
Winner: Teamster United Club
Runners up: Yangkhen Club
