DIMAPUR, OCT 12 (NPN): The Northern Angami Youth & Sports Association Group-D (NAYSA-D) concluded its first edition of the NAYSA-D Futsal Tournament on October 10 at the Astro Turf Ground in Botsa, with Seiyhama Village Youth & Sports Association emerging as champions and Gariphema Village Youth Organisation finishing as runners-up.
The two-day tournament, held on October 9 and 10, witnessed the participation of 18 teams from across the region, promoting sportsmanship, community spirit and athletic excellence among the youth.
The inaugural ceremony was led by Athletic secretary of NAYSA-D, Shürhozelie Seyie. The programme began with an invocation prayer by Kecha Chairman BBC, Theja Zumu, followed by a welcome address from president of NAYSA-D, Keneingusa Rupreo. Pelevizo Seyie presented a special song on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering as the special guest, Alezo Kense, businessman and former president and advisor of NAYSA-D, encouraged the young athletes to uphold the core values of sports and competition. He stressed that success has no shortcuts and underscored the importance of hard work, patience and unwavering discipline in achieving goals both on and off the field.
Chief guest Chief Engineer Water Resources Department, Thepfusalie Seyie, urged the youth to put God first in their endeavours and maintain strong faith. He also encouraged them to remain dedicated and strive for excellence in all their pursuits.
At the conclusion of the tournament, the trophies and cash awards were presented to the winning teams by chairman of Botsa Village Council, Kelhouzelie Rio.
The prizes for the tournament were sponsored by chairman of Tuophema Village Council, Pfuduolhou Kense and secretary of the Village Development Board (VDB) Tsiemekhuma, Khriesasielie Rüpreo.
