Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS, unveiled the official track suits and field uniforms of the Mokokchung district athletes on September 8 at his office. The event was attended by Temsuchuba, SDO (Civil), along with Rongsentoshi Jamir, President, and Imchatsung, General Secretary of the Mokokchung Athletics Association.
The district has selected 20 athletes, comprising 15 boys and 5 girls, to represent Mokokchung at the 2nd Nagaland Junior Athletics Championship 2025, scheduled for September 10 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima. The team will depart on September 9.
Addressing the contingent, Ajit Kumar Verma said, “You are going to represent the district that is the pride of the district.” He recalled that Mokokchung athletes had participated in past events and brought home medals, with some going on to higher-level competitions. Extending his best wishes, he remarked, “All the best to all of you as a team, as a family. Whether you win or lose, even if you are not able to bring back medals, it is okay. What matters is that you give your best and perform well.”
He further reminded the athletes that while winning medals is important, greater value lies in teamwork and unity, along with the coach, manager, and officials. He encouraged participants to approach the administration after the competition for further discussions if necessary.
The U-14 category features athletes such as Lanutemjen Kichu, Arenlong Tzudir, and Naromenla in Triathlon (A); Lanuroen Jamir and Sungjemmongla Jamir in Triathlon (B); and Imliwar Jamir, Tsukjenlemba Pongen, and Moakala in Triathlon (C). The U-16 category includes Imnungba (60m and Long Jump), Imjungsunep Pongen (600m), Sentizulu Pongen (High Jump), and Lemba Angh (Shotput). Meyijung T. Jamir will compete in the 60m and 600m events.
In the U-18 category, boys include Tiasunep (100m), Toshiwapang Longkumer (200m), Lanusucha (400m), Taliimeim Jamir (1000m), Ikagho (High Jump and Long Jump), and Sentioenen Jamir (Shotput). Imnasenla will represent the girls in the 100m and 200m events.
The association congratulated the selected athletes, who had earlier competed in the Mokokchung District Junior Athletics Meet 2025. The management team includes President Rongsentoshi Jamir as overall in-charge, Manager Furmayang Pongener, and Coach Nukshikala Jamir. A two-day coaching camp was also held on September 5 and 6 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex to prepare the athletes.