Intending to provide proper training to young athletes, Mokokchung Athletics celebrated the inaugural ‘Kids Athletic Day’ on May 7, 2024, at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, under the theme ‘Believe in Your Dreams.’
The event attracted a total of 103 participants aged four to fourteen, divided into three categories: 4-7 years, 8-11 years, and 12-14 years. Competition featured four disciplines: a 30-meter race for boys and girls aged 4-7, a 50-meter race for boys and girls aged 8-11, an 80-meter race for boys and girls aged 12-14, and a 200-meter race open to all categories.
Additionally, the event honored the Youngest Promising Athletes, with Lensar Molo Jamir (male) and Imsuren Longchar (female) receiving the awards.
Rongsentoshi Jamir, President of Mokokchung Athletics, announced that this event marks the beginning of an annual tradition. He also mentioned plans for organizing coaching camps, particularly during summer and winter sessions.
Emphasizing the importance of grassroots development, Jamir stated that the goal of Mokokchung is to nurture and empower athletes from a young age through proper training and coaching, paving their way to higher levels of competition.
| Result of Kids Athletics Day 2024 | |
| 4-7 years (30 meter race) Boys | 1st Nungshitemjen Pongen 2nd Lanunochet Pongen |
| 4-7 years (30 meter race) Girls | 1st Etikumla 2nd Jungtiben Walling |
| 8-11 years (50 meter race) Boys | 1st Lanutemjen Kichu 2nd Mulungnen |
| 8-11 years (50 meter race) Girls | 1st Yangersenla Lemtur 2nd Moaben Pongen |
| 12-14 years (80 meter race) boys | 1st Artong 2nd Chutener Pongen |
| 12-14 years (80 meter race) Girls | 1st Imsusenla Longkhumer 2nd Temjenienla Imchen |
| 4-7 years (200 meter race) Boys | 1st Nungshitemjen Pongen 2nd Lanunochet Pongen |
| 4-7 years (200 meter race) Girls | 1st Etikumla 2nd Jungtiben Walling |
| 8-11 years (200 meter race) Boys | 1st Lanutemjen Kichu 2nd Mulungnen |
| 8-11 years (200 meter race) Girls | 1st Yangersenla Lemtur 2nd Moaben Pongen |
| 12-14 years (200 meter race) Boys | 1st Artong 2nd S Thangliba Sangtam |
| 12-14 years (200 meter race) Girls | 1st Imsusenla Longkhumer 2nd Temjenienla Imchen |