The 65th edition of Rüsoma Village Youth & Sports Association (RVYSA) began at the village local ground, on Wednesday with director of coaches, Nagaland Football Association & president Nagaland Football Coaches Association, Roko Angami as the chief guest.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, Roko Angami, stressed on the importance of discipline for a sportsperson. He observed that young and upcoming players were gradually improving their lifestyle and eating habits when compared with those in the past.
Angami said maintaining discipline and taking proper care in one’s food habits were of utmost importance for a sportsperson to progress. He said players should dedicate themselves like a clergyman, train harder than anyone else and lead an exemplary life in order to be able to teach others one day.
Sharing about his journey through sports, Roko said he had firmly decided to make a living through football and accordingly worked towards that goal. He attributed all his achievements and successes to God and his mother’s prayers.
He also narrated his humble beginnings playing at the village level and gradually progressing to district, state and subsequently national and international.
Roko said the person he is today was all because of God’s grace and his untiring commitment towards the game he chose to play.
“Your dedication and commitment will determine the level of your achievement. When you are committed in your discipline, then that will take you to places and you will be counted as a person through it,” he said He also urged players to be honest and respectful towards their leaders as managing players was not easy and a lot of resources were spent on food, clothes and other logistics.
He later wished the players all the best and hoped that the event would be a grand success.
Earlier, the inaugural was chaired by vice president (admin) RVYSA, Keneizhazo Zuyie while pastor, RCRC, Rev. Khrieo Mezhü, invoked God’s blessings.
A special number was presented by Keneizanuo Mepfhüo & Khriephrenuo Mepfhüo while vice president (sports), Vilatuo Rüvieo administered the oath. On day one of the event, Naga Wrestling was held where the following players emerged as winners. In the senior category, Keneinguzo Zuyie (Red House) emerged as the winner while Meteitoulie Talie (Red House), Khriesanguzo Zuyie (Red House) and Nourhetuo Chase (White House) were placed in the second, third and fourth positions respectively.
In the junior category, Ruokuongulie Mezhü (Red House) emerged as the winner while Thejavilie Zuyie (Red House), Kevikhrietuo Terhase (Blue House) and Thejasetuo Suokhrie (Yellow House) were placed in the second third and fourth positions respectively.
The sports meet will culminate on December 30.