Three-day Baptist Youth Fellowship Shamator Town Gospel Olympic concludes

DIMAPUR — The three-day Baptist Youth Fellowship Shamator Town (BYFST) Gospel Olympic, the first of its kind, concluded with a valedictory session in Shamator town on Tuesday.

According to a DIPR report, the programme was attended by Lakiumong Yimchunger, general secretary of the Shamator District Badminton Association.

Addressing the participants, Lakiumong emphasised that “true success is not measured merely by academic degrees or formal education, but by the excellence and sincerity one brings to whatever they do.” He encouraged the youth to give their best in every endeavour and strive to excel in their chosen paths.

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A short message of encouragement was also delivered by Chuba Yimchunger, youth secretary of YBBA, who shared insights from Jeremiah 12:5, reflecting on perseverance and faith through the lens of sportsmanship.

Organised by the Yimkhiung Baptist Borü Amukhongto (YBBA) in collaboration with the Department of Youth Resource and Sports, the BYFST Gospel Olympic was held on the theme “Together in spirit; stronger in play”. The event brought together seven churches in friendly competition and fellowship.

The primary aim of the Gospel Olympic was to engage non-church-going youth and foster meaningful connections through sports ministry and shared faith experiences. The organisers expressed hope that this initiative would leave a lasting positive impact on the lives of young participants, strengthening both community ties and spiritual growth.