The Naga Students’ Union Bangalore (NSUB) organized its Annual Sports Meet 2025 on October 31 and November 1 at Don Bosco College, TC Palya, KR Puram, Bengaluru. The two-day event brought together hundreds of students, working professionals, and families from various Naga sub-units and tribal unions, fostering competitive sportsmanship, unity and cultural pride.
A wide range of sporting events were held over the two days, including football, basketball, volleyball, women’s penalty shootout, chess, carrom, track and field events, tug of war, cock fight, push-ups, shot put, and the culturally significant Pork Fat Eating Competition—celebrating traditional Naga endurance and strength.
Poumai Naga Tsiidoumai Me Bangalore (PNTMB) emerged as the overall champion of the tournament, while Tangkhul Naga Welfare Society Bengaluru (TNWSB) secured the runner-up position. Mao Students’ Union Bangalore (MSUB) was awarded best disciplined team, and PNTMB also received recognition for best attendance.
Distinguished guests – IFS Joint Resident Commissioner, Government of Manipur (Liaison Office, Bengaluru), Rajesh A. M., and Chief Office Superintendent (Former Inspector, Railway Protection Force), South Western Railways, Bengaluru, Tesongty Hopson Monsang, addressed the gathering with words of encouragement and inspiration.
The opening ceremony began with the NSUB Anthem, followed by an invocation prayer led by Pastor Nikato Yeptho of NCF Bangalore. NSUB president Nungsangmongla Ozukum delivered the welcome greetings.
The official oath-taking was administered by sports secretary NSUB, Shepou L, Principal of Don Bosco College, Fr. Dr. Geo Kalladanthiyil SDB, formally declared the meet open and shared motivational remarks with the athletes and attendees.
The event was supported by Zingron Restaurant as the main sponsor and Seven Sisters Pitstop as co-sponsor. Bangalore Baptist Hospital and Sakra World Hospital were Healthcare Partners, while Melita Luxury Skincare partnered as the SPF Partner. Special appreciation was extended to all donors for their generous contributions.
NSUB president Nungsangmongla Ozukum expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants, sponsors and supporters for their role in making the sports meet 2025 a memorable and impactful celebration of unity through sports.
Nagaland NSU B’luru organises Sports Meet 2025
DIMAPUR, NOV 7 (NPN)
