DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Dikhu team emerged overall champions at the one-day sports meet organised by the Nagaland University Non-Teaching Staff Association (NUNTSA) at the university’s Lumami headquarters on October 14.
The event saw participation from staff members across four teams — Milak, Zungki, Doyang and Dikhu — competing in football, volleyball, tug-of-war, table tennis, chess, badminton, carrom and penalty shootout.
During the valedictory session, NU vice-chancellor in-charge and director of the Research and Development Cell, Prof. Bendang Ao, attended as special guest, while university registrar Dr. Abemo was also present as a special guest.
NUNTSA president Imchawabang Aonok welcomed the guests and participants, appreciating the staff members’ active participation. He highlighted the role of sports in promoting physical well-being, discipline, mutual understanding and a healthy work environment.
Individual and team winners were awarded prizes, with the Dikhu team, captained by Peter Ki, public relations officer, taking the overall title. Doyang was captained by Vekhoyi Tetseo, deputy registrar; Milak by Dr. Ashish Kumar, Hindi officer; and Zungki by Zajamo Yanthan, system administrator.
Sports meet convener Lanuzulu delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the NUNTSA office-bearers, executive members, participants, organisers and spectators for their contributions to the event. He specifically appreciated the efforts of Marnungsang, Watimenba, Akala Ao and Bohoto Y. Awomi.
The meet concluded with an emphasis on strengthening unity, cooperation and fellowship among the university’s non-teaching staff beyond their routine official responsibilities.
