Mokokchung, February 26 (MTNews): Nagaland Minster of Housing and Mechanical, Tongpang Ozukum, visited the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, today to oversee the ongoing repair works being undertaken by Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) for hosting the prestigious Dr. T Ao Trophy (22nd Inter-District Football Tournament) to be held later this year, in April.
During the visit, he said that Mokokchung was hosting the tournament for the first time in a long time and that it was a privilege for Mokokchung to host such a big tournament. He also expressed his appreciation towards Nagaland Football Association (NFA) for selecting Mokokchung to be the host district.
The Minister, who is also the chairman of Mokokchung DPDB, further made an appeal to all Elected Members, Heads of Departments and general public of Mokokchung to come forward and contribute for the successful conduct of the tournament.
The tournament is scheduled to be held from April 19 tentatively as a 10-day tournament with 16 teams participating. The minister was accompanied by Sentilong Ozukum, SDO(C), Mokokchung.