The Nagaland Para Games 2026 concluded at Sovima Stadium, Chümoukedima, on Sunday, bringing together para-athletes who competed in various indoor and outdoor disciplines under the theme “Beyond Barriers”.

Nagaland Para Games conclude with focus on inclusive sports

The competitions featured blind shot put, volleyball and high jump for deaf athletes, 100-metre races, arm wrestling, badminton, carrom and chess. Events were organised across blind and deaf categories, providing athletes opportunities to compete in different sporting disciplines.

The closing ceremony was attended by Tongpang Jamir, Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Nagaland, as the chief guest. Kezheleno Angami, member of the Nagaland Parasports Committee, delivered the welcome address, while Y Moilang Phom led the invocation prayer. A special presentation titled “One Moment in Time” was performed by Lusina Katiry.

Kaputo Shohe, chairman of the Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation and co-convenor of Paralympic Nagaland, proposed the vote of thanks.

The Games aimed to promote greater participation of persons with disabilities in sports and strengthen the para-sports movement in Nagaland by expanding opportunities for athletes.

 

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