The 26th Annual Varsity Sports Meet 2025 of the Nagaland University Students’ Union, Lumami (NUSU-L) began on March 12 at Dr. T. Ao Sports Complex with enthusiasm, bringing students together to celebrate sportsmanship and competition.
Prof. Jagadish K. Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, delivered a speech, highlighting the university’s commitment to providing top-tier infrastructure for academics and sports. He acknowledged progress but noted that some facilities remain underutilized. He assured that efforts would be made to enhance the sports and administrative departments in the coming year.
The oath-taking ceremony, led by Tinglet Konyak, Games and Sports Secretary, NUSU-L, reinforced the values of fair play and integrity. This was followed by a torch relay and flame lighting, performed by house captains and the best athlete of 2024, symbolizing determination and commitment.
Prof. Patnaik officially declared the games open, ushering in days of exciting competition. Under the theme ‘Ignite, Envision, Conquer,’ students are set to showcase talent, teamwork, and true sportsmanship, uplifting the spirit of this annual event.
The opening ceremony was hosted by Chongkoi and Angnyei, with M. Ebibeni Ngullie, Assistant Cultural Secretary, NUSU-L, as the compere. The event started with an invocation by Tzubalung, Prayer Secretary of AKTL, followed by a welcome address from Chopika N. Chopi, Organizing Secretary, NUSU-L.