The two-day 8th Inter-Departmental Sports Meet concluded in Wokha on November 29.
Superintendent of Police Wokha, T. Relo Aye, graced the closing ceremony as guest of honour. In his address, he acknowledged the efforts of the organizing team and appreciated the opportunity the event provided to interact with officers and staff from various departments. He thanked all participants for their genuine involvement and lauded the display of true sportsmanship and discipline throughout the meet.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Renbomo Ezung, also spoke during the event. He extended gratitude to all departments for their active participation and expressed regret for any inconvenience faced. He assured that necessary improvements would be made in future editions to ensure smoother coordination and arrangements.
District Sports Officer, Libemo, presented the tournament report, highlighting the participation of over 200 individuals representing more than 30 departments. He noted the wide range of games conducted and the enthusiastic response from all teams.
District Executive Force (DEF) Wokha emerged as the overall champion of the meet, securing multiple titles across various categories. The winners in different sports events are as follows:
- Penalty Shootout (Men): District Executive Force (DEF)
- Penalty Shootout (Women): Agriculture Department
- Tug of War (Men): District Executive Force (DEF)
- Tug of War (Women): Public Works Department (PWD)
- Arm Wrestling (Men): Weku Mero, Land Record Department
- Arm Wrestling (Women): Alice Kenye, Mt. Tiyi College
- Chess (Men): Lichumthung Tsanglao, PHED
- Chess (Women): Lolano Patton, DPRO
- Badminton (Men’s Doubles): Er. Bonjamo Kithan and Panthanshan Yanthan, PWD
- Badminton (Mixed Doubles): Libemo Jami and Nsungbeni L. Tungoe, Youth Resources Department
- Badminton (Women’s Doubles): Alice Kenye and Soreno Odyuo, Mt. Tiyi College
- Carrom (Women): Arhoni Ezung and Meribeni Odyuo, DEF
- Carrom (Men): Ekonthung and Himato, Prison Department
- Table Tennis (Men’s Singles): Dr. Longshibemo Yanthan, DIET
- Table Tennis (Men’s Doubles): Tiatemsu Imchen and Kumughavi Kinimi, District Hospital
- Table Tennis (Women’s Singles): Lolano Patton, DPRO
The meet concluded with a formal closing declaration by Superintendent of Police Wokha, T. Relo Aye, who once again congratulated all participants and encouraged continued engagement in sports for physical and mental well-being.