Mokokchung, September 5 (MTNews): As a newly formed district, Noklak participated in the 2nd edition of the Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic Games 2022 for the first time with a contingent of 93 participants for 6 out of the 11 events conducted by the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) held from 17th August to 27th August 2022 in Kohima, Dimapur and Longleng.
The Noklak District Team was led by Er. Jonthong Khiamniungan as the Chef de Mission, Thangpong Khiamniungan as Deputy Chef de Mission and Longshen Sheu as the District Team Manager. The young talents participated with full zeal and might, and confidently finished the games in 4th position with a total of 18 medals including 8 Gold, 6 Silver and 4 Bronze. The youngest participant was Khunyu L, 11 years old from Noklak Village who represented the District in Archery.
A reception program for the athletes who arrived in Noklak after a successful campaign was accorded by the apex tribal bodies led by Noklak District Administration headed by DC Noklak, Hiazu Meru, who is also the Chairman of Noklak District Sports Council which was held at DC Conference hall, Noklak Hq. on 1st September 2022.
Prior to that, the facilitation and valedictory program was also held in Kohima at Conference Hall, DUDA Guest House organized by the Khiamniungan Sports Council, where Advisor H. Haiyang graced the function.
During the 2nd NOPG 2022, Noklak District could reach many heights; some of the individual medals and tittles won by the district are:
1. Tsuchoi T – 5 Gold Medals. She was awarded the ‘Outstanding Sports Woman’ of the NOPG 2022. She also won the most Gold Medals at the 2nd NOPG 2022.
2. Tsujen C – 4 Gold and 1 Silver Medal. She also holds the title of “Fastest Woman” of the 2nd NOPG 2022 with a record of 100M in 13.45 Seconds breaking her own previous record of 13.65 Seconds during the 1st Nagaland Olympic.
3. Songmo P– 3 Gold and 2 Silver medals
4. Niansai T – 2 Gold and 2 Silver medals
5. Shiangjio T – 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal
6. Shongmao T – 1 Bronze medal
7. Wongpangthong – 1 Bronze
8. Tsujang N – 1 Bronze
Noklak District was awarded the title of Athletic Team Champion (Women) of the 2nd Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic Games 2022.