Mokokchung, 22 July (MTNews): The ongoing free boxing coaching camp organized by the Boxing Association Mokokchung (BAM) witnessed an inspiring act of social work as participants took up the responsibility of cleaning the surroundings of the Multipurpose Sports Complex on Saturday.
The initiative aimed to instill the value of discipline among the young participants, as Bendangtemsu Ozukum, the General Secretary of BAM, pointed out. “Boxing, or any other sports for that matter, is all about discipline, and the first step towards leading a disciplined life is through cleanliness,” he said.
Around forty volunteers from the senior category (age 13-16 group) out of the 161 registered participants actively participated in the cleanliness drive. The young boxers dedicated two hours to thoroughly clean both the interior and exterior surroundings of the sports complex before commencing their daily coaching routine.
The BAM President Lanuakum Imsong, while appreciating the volunteers and the BAM officials, said that the social work was also a means to show the association’s gratitude to the administration for allotting the stadium for the coaching camp. He also added that it was a means of teaching the young children the importance of maintaining public property.
“This is our stadium and we are thankful to the administration for allotting us to use it for the whole camp. It is only proper for us to keep it clean as a courtesy to our town,” said Lanuakum.
Wushu players handed over Nagaland Olympic Games certificates
Meanwhile, on the fourth day of camp, the BAM President also handed over certificates to the Wushu Association Mokokchung (WAM) who successfully participated in the 2022 edition of the Nagaland Olympic Games held at IG Stadium, Kohima.
Prior to handing over the certificates, BAM General Secretary, Bendangtemsu Ozukum, enlightened the participants about the significance of the Nagaland Olympic Games and encouraged them to aim for future participation in state and national-level competitions.
Certificates, signed by NOA President Neiphiu Rio and Secretary General Abu Metha, were awarded to various members of the Wushu Association Mokokchung team, including Coach Mongsensari, Assistant Coach Tiakaba, Silver medalist Olangba, and Bronze medalists Riaz and Tulumatsung, along with participants Tiakaba and Benjong.
The WAM Team Manager for the 2022 NOG, Bendangakum, who also serves as a technical instructor at the ongoing boxing camp, expressed deep appreciation to the Boxing Association Mokokchung for recognizing the Wushu players’ achievements in the presence of the aspiring boxers. He believed that such gestures of encouragement would go a long way in inspiring the young children in the days to come.
Meanwhile, officials from the district administration and the CO of 12 Assam Rifles, Col. Rahul Gurung also visited the coaching camp and participants attending it.