The Dikhu team emerged overall champion at the one-day sports meet organised by the Nagaland University Non-Teaching Staff Association (NUNTSA) at the university headquarters in Lumami on October 14.
The meet featured football, volleyball, tug-of-war, table tennis, chess, badminton, carrom and penalty shootout, with participants competing under four teams: Dikhu, Doyang, Milak and Zungki.
The valedictory ceremony was attended by Prof. Bendang Ao, Vice-Chancellor in-charge and Director of the Research and Development Cell, Nagaland University, and Dr. Abemo, Registrar, as special guests. NUNTSA president Imchawabang Aonok welcomed the guests and participants and highlighted the role of sports in promoting physical well-being, discipline, teamwork and a healthy work environment.
Individual and team winners were presented with prizes. The Dikhu team was captained by Peter Ki, PRO, while Vekhoyi Tetseo, Deputy Registrar, led Doyang; Dr. Ashish Kumar, Hindi Officer, led Milak; and Zajamo Yanthan, System Administrator, led Zungki.
Sports meet convener Lanuzulu delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of NUNTSA office bearers, participants and organisers Marnungsang, Watimenba, Akala Ao and Bohoto Y Awomi.
The meet aimed to strengthen unity, cooperation and fellowship among the university’s non-teaching staff.
