DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): The 5th Inter-Departmental Sports Meet of Pughoboto Sub-Division 2026 commenced at the Public Ground, Pughoboto, on October 28 under the theme “Impetus Pughoboto! Together to Triumph!” Advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, S. Keoshu Yimchunger, graced the inaugural programme as the special guest.
Addressing the gathering, Yimchunger expressed pleasure at visiting Pughoboto, one of the oldest and remotely located sub-divisions in the state. He urged government employees to remain committed to their duties and uphold dedication and service, irrespective of their place of posting.
Emphasising the need for a healthy and productive work environment, he encouraged employees to build strong relationships with colleagues to promote teamwork, efficiency and smart working practices. He also stressed the importance of dedicated service for the welfare of present and future generations. Further, he urged the concerned departments to ensure timely completion of pension-related paperwork to avoid delays and inconvenience to retiring employees.
Highlighting the state government’s focus on promoting sports at the grassroots level, Yimchunger referred to the initiative under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio to establish multipurpose buildings at Additional Deputy Commissioner headquarters. He called upon government departments to take proactive steps to encourage youth participation in sports and advised aspiring athletes to enrol at the State Sports Academy to develop their talents and pursue sporting opportunities.
MLA of 13 Pughoboto Assembly Constituency, Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the participants. He underscored the importance of cooperation, mutual understanding and sportsmanship in strengthening relationships among employees and fostering a spirit of collective achievement. In his welcome address, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pughoboto, James T. Khulu Tikhir, briefed the gathering on the sub-division and its various departments. He highlighted the significance of the annual inter-departmental sports meet in fostering unity and cooperation among government employees. The sports oath was administered by SDPO Pughoboto and co-convenor of the Inter-Departmental Sports Committee Hankiumong Yimchunger. The special guest, S. Keoshu Yimchunger, formally declared the sports meet open.
The programme was chaired by PGT, GHSS Pughoboto Dr. Walusangla Ao, while associate pastor (Y) of PTBC, Ikuto Swu pronounced the invocation. FM, Sub-District Industries Centre, Pughoboto Hekato Jimo, presented a special number. The inaugural programme concluded with a football match between Team 1, comprising DEF, Medical, SIB, NRB and SBI, and Team 2, comprising district administration, DEO, RD, F&CS, PHED and IPR. Team 2 emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. The two-day meet brings together employees from various departments for competitions in men’s football, table tennis and carrom, women’s penalty shootout, and arm wrestling for both men and women. The annual event aims to strengthen inter-departmental relationships, encourage physical fitness and promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship among government employees in Pughoboto Sub-Division.
