Dimapur, Jan. 2 (EMN): The 44th Annual Sports Meet of Tenyiphe-1 Village Youth Organisation which commenced from Dec. 26 culminated on Dec. 30 at the village local ground, Chumukedima. The meet held was under the theme “United we Stand” with Z Kasheto Yepthomi, Class-1 contractor and businessman as the guest of honour at the closing ceremony.
Addressing the gathering he said that sports meet ignites the spirit of unity and cooperation among the villagers bringing forth people together and also creating a platform to the younger generation to expose their skills and talents which is an encouragement to the youngsters, He appealed to all the players to maintain true sportsmanship spirit and to possess the decorum of a true sportsman qualities i.e, Discipline, Determination and Humbleness.
He encouraged the youth to have high determination and excel in state,national and international level where he said “sky is the limit” citing the eg. of legendary footballer of the world Pele and most expensive player Christiano Ronald, transferred from one club to another he urged the players to look beyond the past glories with strong determination to excel and achieve in higher level as well.
This year B-Khel Team emerged as the champion in men’s football and C-Khel (A) team bagged the runners-up while C-Khel women’s team emerged as the champion in women’s football and B-Khel women team bagged the runners-up in women’s football Category. All walked away with trophies and cash award respectively.
Six teams from five different khels competed in the five-day long sports meet in wrestling, football and volleyball both men’s and women’s category respectively.
