The 35+ Mokokchung Football League (35+ MFL) organised a felicitation programme at Aoer Café to honour the Mokokchung District Veteran Football Association for winning the 13th Nagaland Inter-District Veteran Football Tournament.
Mokokchung defeated Kohima district 1–0 in the final to clinch the championship. The four-day tournament was held from February 10 to 13, 2026, at the local ground of Old Showuba Village in Niuland district.
During the felicitation programme, Vesupra Kezo, NPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung, and President of the Mokokchung District Veteran Football Association, stated that the championship was dedicated to the people of Mokokchung. He expressed gratitude to the team manager, donors, and players for their collective effort and commitment.
Kezo also acknowledged the contribution of 35+ MFL, noting that more than 80 per cent of the Mokokchung team members in the tournament were drawn from the league. He added that the victory carried a responsibility to teach, inspire, and strive for better performances in the future.
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As part of the programme, 35+ MFL presented a token of appreciation to the MDVFA president. The Mokokchung District Veteran Football Association also conveyed congratulations to the championship-winning team.
Earlier, 35+ MFL accorded a warm welcome to the champions at Alichen in Mokokchung district.