DIMAPUR, OCT 1 (NPN): Mokokchung Athletics will conduct selection trials for eligible athletes of Mokokchung district for the Nagaland State and Para Games (NSPG) 2026 and the 20th National Inter-District Junior Athletics Meet (NIDJAM) 2026 on October 10 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex.
The trials will begin at 7 a.m., with a registration fee of Rs 100 per athlete. The trials will also constitute the 2nd Mokokchung District Junior Athletics Meet 2026.
For the NSPG, scheduled from November 2 to 14 at Chümoukedima, events will include track and field disciplines from 100m to 10,000m, long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, relays and cross country in men and women categories. Athletes may participate in a maximum of two individual events, two team events and cross country. Only athletes possessing a valid Athletics Federation of India (AFI) UID will be eligible.
The district junior meet will serve as the selection platform for the 20th NIDJAM, scheduled from November 14 to 16 at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana.
The junior selection trials will be held in Under-14 and Under-16 categories. Under-14 athletes must be born between November 17, 2012 and November 16, 2014, while Under-16 athletes must be born between November 17, 2010 and November 16, 2012. Athletes below 12 years will not be eligible.
Under-14 events will include 60m, long jump, high jump (scissor), 600m and Kids Javelin Throw. The Kids Javelin Throw, with a five-metre runway, will be mandatory for all Under-14 participants.
Under-16 events will comprise 60m, 80m, 600m, high jump (scissor), long jump with a five-metre approach, standing shot put (3kg) and javelin throw (600g for boys and 500g for girls).
Participants must possess a valid AFI UID, with AFI registration and online entry to be completed within the stipulated period. Mokokchung Athletics has urged eligible athletes, schools, clubs, coaches and parents to take note of the schedule and ensure timely reporting at the venue.
Date: October 10, 2026, Reporting: 7 a.m.
Venue: Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung
Registration fee: Rs 100 per athlete
Contact: 6009673085
Friday, October 2, 2026