Advisor Kudecho Khamo with Thenyizu Village Council, CAGSA officials and others on January 7 at Thenyizu village.
The 52nd Sports Meet of the Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA), hosted by Thenyizu Village, commenced on January 7 at local ground, Thenyizu Village.
Advisor for CAWD and Taxes, Government of Nagaland, Kudecho Khamo was the guest speaker. In his address at the opening ceremony, Khamo appreciated and praised the leaders of Thenyizumi village for their futuristic vision and works executed so far such as the construction of “Rest House Thenyizu”, Morungs besides constructing two playgrounds. While he also applauded the strikes made by the members of Thenyizu Village in various fields.
Khamo said that sports is not a fun or leisure activity but is a popular profession that does not only gives a person fame and popularity but also employment. He maintained that the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) under the leadership of its president and chief minister Neiphiu Rio is pursuing and promoting sports at all levels to groom the young sportspersons from the state. He informed that the state is planning bid more other national sporting events to provide platform and exposure to the sports persons.
The advisor also reiterated that the government of the day has been working for meritocracy through competitive examinations besides bringing out schemes for entrepreneurship and farming. Asserting that there is no room for the lazy people, he exhorted the youth to live life with vision and purpose and encouraged the youth to get rid of alcohol and substances that is injurious to health.
In his greetings, president of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), Vivolie Kezo, expressed happiness about the progress made by the Chokri Area people at various fields. He informed that the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) is working for the development and expansion of wrestling at various districts and tribes stating that during last Hornbill International Wrestling Championship, five new tribes have joined and now have eight tribes playing.
Highlighting the need for promotion and developed professionalism in Wrestling sports he said tentatively from February 24 to March 2, 2025, over 20 Asian countries, two African countries and three European countries would come to learn Naga Wrestling simultaneously with Asian Belt Wrestling Championship and Naga Open Wrestling Champion.
He said the wrestlers from these countries would come to learn the Naga Wrestling in order to promote the Naga Wrestling at International Arena and there would be “World Naga Wrestling Championship” and proposal sent to United World Wrestling (UWW).
Kezo also expressed optimism that, through the promotion of wrestling at international level the wrestlers, post-games, would become referees, coaches and management officials at national and international platforms for employment and livelihood. The week-long sporting event will feature the following: Track events (Men and Women) – 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, 4x100m Relay, and 4x400m Mixed Relay.
Field events (Men and Women) – Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Discus Throw, and Javelin Throw.
There will also be Arm Wrestling (Men and Women) and Game events (Men and Women) – Football, Volleyball, and Basketball.
On the occasion, advisor Khamo inaugurated the “Rest House Thenyizu” and Morungs constructed by Thenyizu Village Council to commemorate the ocassion. He also unfurled the association’s flag and lighted the tournament torch.
Presidential address was delivered by president of CAGSA, Sekho Dawhuo, the opening ceremony was led by advisor of CAGSA, Vesezo Ringa, while the invocation prayer was offered by senior pastor of Thenyizu Baptist Church, Thepuzhoyi Theyo.
A special song was presented by Hoto Band, and oath-taking administered by Games and Sports Secretary of CAGSA, Besuhtsoyi Vero.
