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The Great Hornbill Run: Wahlang, Tsuchoi emerge champions
Published on Dec 9, 2024
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- DIMAPUR — Daniel Lyngdoh Wahlang from Meghalaya and Tsuchoi T from Nagaland emerged as the champions of the 4th edition of the "Nagaland 10K, The Great Hornbill Run” in the men's and women's categories, respectively.
- The event was held at Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence (RCSE) near Cricket Stadium, Sovima, Chümoukedima, on Monday.
- In the 10K road race senior men’s category, the second position was secured by Wede T Mero and third by Tsole Yhokha, both from Nagaland.
- In senior women’s 10K run, Songmo P and Peheiteile Esalung, both from Nagaland, were placed in second and third positions, respectively.
- In the 10 Km under-20 boy’s category, Thothgacheirin from Manipur won first place, followed by Nagaland lads Takasanen Longkumer Temjensanen Pongen in the second and third places, respectively.
- In the 10 Km under-20 girl’s category, H Wannya and Cekrotalu, both from Nagaland, secured first and second positions, respectively, while Samika Ronghangpi from Assam was placed third.
- In the 8 Km under-18 boy’s category, Kh. Zabed Hussain from Manipur emerged as the winner, Harmon Timung from Assam secured second position, while Zhaizhovei Raimai from Manipur secured third position.
- In the 8 Km under-18 girl’s category, Chongsop P from Nagaland won first position, Serlibon Teronpi from Assam secured second position and Supei S from Nagaland third position.
- All the top seven winners in different categories were awarded cash prizes.
- Hornbill Run a bridge to connect cultures — Guv. Ganesan
- Addressing the award distribution ceremony at Multidiscipline Sports Stadium Sovima, Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan said that the “The Great Hornbill Run” not only highlights the exuberance of athletics but also aims to foster a spirit of friendship and competitive excellence among the young athletes.
- The governor noted that the event, where domestic and international participants converge, serves as a stage both of dreams and a testament to the unifying power of sports.
- The event is more than a race as it is a bridge to connect cultures and a platform to encourage the youth, he said.
- Ganesan also said that the state government endeavours to nurture talent from the grassroots and that the open competition will encourage young athletes to rise and shine.
- He also commended the Nagaland Athletics Association (NAA) for its “monumental achievements” including hosting the South Asia Cross Country Championship and the 56th National Cross Country Championship 2022, where the Nagaland women's team clinched the silver medal in the national category.
- The event was hosted by the Nagaland Athletics Association under the aegis of Nagaland Olympic Association, Athletics Federation of India and Department of Tourism, and sponsored by Bank of Baroda.
- General Manager and zonal head NES Zone, Guwahati, Sonam Tshering Bhutia, also addressed the closing ceremony.
- Earlier, Abu Metha, president of NAA and vice president of Athletics Federation of India, delivered the welcome address.
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