GHS Kandinu annual sports meet 2026

The Annual Sports Meet 2026 of Government High School (GHS), Kandinu was held from March 11 to 13 with president, Rising People’s Party (RPP) Nagaland, Joel Naga, as the special guest.
Students participated in various events including football, volleyball, running races, high jump, long jump, javelin throw and tug of war, along with fun activities for pre-primary and primary students. Red House emerged as the overall champion of the Annual Sports Meet 2026.
In his address, Joel appreciated the students for their enthusiastic participation and encouraged them to strive for excellence in all fields. He urged students to discover their talents and make proper use of it instead of pursuing higher studies without clear goals or employment opportunities.
He emphasized that skill-based professions such as music, plumbing, electrical work, business, nursing, mechanics and sports etc can also provide successful careers.
Citing examples from the Chinese, Japanese and German education systems, he highlighted how students are trained from an early stage to develop practical skills.
He encouraged academically strong students to pursue careers in fields such as medicine, engineering and civil services.
He also stated that the GHS Kandinu is progressing well and the proposal for its upgradation to Higher Secondary School is in the pipeline.
Earlier, the inaugural programme was compered Tezen and K. Haiya. Pastor, Tsonsa Baptist Church, Nitilo, invoked God’s blessings while assistant headmaster, Thongsenlo, delivered welcome address. Vote of thanks was proposed by Heninle Magh.
The sports meet was conducted under the overall supervision of Kenathong Kath, PET.
The valedictory function was chaired by Benkiya Apon while the prize distribution ceremony was led by Kelvin Tep.