DIMAPUR, NOV 3 (NPN): The fourth edition of the Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026 continued across Chümoukedima and Dimapur on Tuesday, with competitions in badminton, basketball, table tennis, archery, athletics and Pencak Silat.
Organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) under the theme “Stronger Together”, the Games are being held from November 2 to 14, bringing together sporting contingents from all 17 districts of Nagaland.
In the athletics events, Kohima secured gold medals in the men’s shot put through Vemele Thingo, men’s 100m through Meguozotuo Solo, women’s 400m through Ruvezo Ruvezo and women’s shot put. Phek also had a strong showing, winning gold in the women’s high jump through Ruokuosanuo Sachü, women’s 1500m through Tsole Yhokha and men’s high jump.
Other athletics gold medallists included Sentinaro of Tuensang in the women’s 10,000m, Nahtei N Wangnao of Mon in the men’s 10,000m, Kevichiituo Lhoungu of Peren in the women’s 100m, Jemie P. of Kohima in the men’s 400m, Cekrotalu Khesoh of Noklak in the women’s 1500m and Petekhrienuo Solo of Mon in the men’s 1500m.
In Pencak Silat, Mughatoli Awomi of Tseminyü won gold in the women’s Tanding Class D (60–65kg), while Aremnochet Ningdangri of Dimapur secured gold in the men’s Tanding Class G (75–80kg). Kambo Kiba of Dimapur emerged champion in the men’s Tanding Class F (70–75kg), while Mughape Aye of Chümoukedima claimed gold in the men’s Tanding Class E (65–70kg).
According to the latest medal standings on the official portal, a total of 52 medals, comprising 16 gold, 16 silver and 20 bronze, have been recorded.
Kohima leads the medal tally with four gold, four silver and two bronze medals, taking its overall count to 10. Phek occupies second position with three gold, one silver and one bronze, while Dimapur is placed third with two gold, six silver and four bronze medals, recording the highest overall medal count of 12.
Mon is in fourth position with two gold and one silver, followed by Noklak and Tuensang with one gold, one silver and one bronze each. Peren and Tseminyü have one gold and two bronze medals each, while Chümoukedima has one gold and one bronze.
Zünheboto has secured one silver and one bronze, while Wokha has one silver. Kiphire, Longleng, Meluri, Mokokchung and Niuland have each secured one bronze medal.
Medal winners honoured in Pencak Silat and Shot Put
The Nagaland State & Para Games 2026 witnessed impressive performances in Pencak Silat and athletics, as athletes representing various districts of Nagaland secured podium finishes in their respective categories.
The medal presentation ceremony was graced by Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Nagaland, Kovi Meyase and former Director General of Police and State Election Commissioner, John Longkumer, who presented medals to the winners and acknowledged their sporting achievements.
The Games will continue until November 14, with athletes from across the state competing in various sporting disciplines. Live scores, fixtures, results and medal updates are available on the official portal at www.fleg.in/nspg26.