Olympic Day Run 2025: Over 160 young athletes join the race in Kohima

The Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) celebrated Olympic Day on June 23 with the successful organization of the Olympic Day Run at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima. Held under the global theme “Move, Learn, Discover – Together for a Better World,” the event aimed to promote fitness, friendship, and the Olympic spirit among children.

The Olympic Day Run 2025 witnessed an enthusiastic turnout of 162 registered participants—children between the ages of 8 to 12 years—competing in a series of age-based races: 50 meters (8–9 years), 80 meters (9–10 years), 80 meters (10–11 years), and 100 meters (11–12 years).

The day began with bibs distribution, followed by the flagging off of races with T. Meren Paul, Senior Vice President of the Nagaland Olympic Association, serving as Chairperson for the event.

Kethosituo Sekhose, Director of the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland, attended the event as Special Guest.

“With a total prize pool of over ₹1 lakh, the Olympic Day Run 2025 was a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship and youth participation, reflecting NOA’s commitment to fostering a healthier and more active society,” NOA said in a press release.

The Nagaland Olympic Association extended its appreciation to all 162 participants, parents, volunteers, and well-wishers who made the event a grand success.

Olympic Day Run – Final Results

Category: Boys (11–12 years)
Event: 100 meters

1. Aneizo Meru – 13.59 seconds (Bib No. 103) – First Place
2. Kivika Swu – 13.72 seconds (Bib No. 110) – Second Place
3. Vivito Vincent Achumi – 13.97 seconds (Bib No. 121) – Third Place
4. Abhishek Kuwar – 13.98 seconds (Bib No. 101) – Fourth Place
5. Akhah Konyak – 14.52 seconds (Bib No. 102) – Fifth Place

Category: Girls (11–12 years)
Event: 100 meters

1. Livina T Awomi – 15.55 seconds (Bib No. 127) – First Place
2. Meguolhounuo Khawakhrie – 16.61 seconds (Bib No. 129) – Second Place
3. Himlei Haudok – 17.63 seconds (Bib No. 125) – Third Place
4. Lashila – 17.99 seconds (Bib No. 126) – Fourth Place
5. Longkai Lam – 18.10 seconds (Bib No. 128) – Fifth Place

Category: Boys (10–11 years)
Event: 80 meters

1. Mughakupu H Yesca – 11.01 seconds (Bib No. 211) – First Place
2. Victor Awomi – 11.40 seconds (Bib No. 218) – Second Place
3. Sengmad Momin – 12.46 seconds (Bib No. 217) – Third Place
4. Lokivi – 12.53 seconds (Bib No. 210) – Fourth Place
5. Keviyaselie Dzuvichu – 12.76 seconds (Bib No. 206) – Fifth Place

Category: Girls (10–11 years)
Event: 80 meters

1. Lihike – 12.83 seconds (Bib No. 226) – First Place
2. Vikuosanuo Mepfhuo – 13.38 seconds (Bib No. 233) – Second Place
3. Jongtie – 13.89 seconds (Bib No. 220) – Third Place
4. Viti Yepthomi – 13.95 seconds (Bib No. 235) – Fourth Place
5. Likini – 14.15 seconds (Bib No. 227) – Fifth Place

Category: Boys (9–10 years)
Event: 80 meters

1. Choveo Vero – 12.18 seconds (Bib No. 304) – First Place
2. Obijit Das – 12.26 seconds (Bib No. 312) – Second Place
3. Zhoku Sapu – 13.19 seconds (Bib No. 322) – Third Place
4. Tauhong Haudok – 13.23 seconds (Bib No. 317) – Fourth Place
5. Shoshalo Thong – 13.63 seconds (Bib No. 316) – Fifth Place

Category: Girls (9–10 years)
Event: 80 meters

1. Sophia Gurung – 13.81 seconds (Bib No. 332) – First Place
2. Kevizonuo Sakhru – 13.90 seconds (Bib No. 327) – Second Place
3. Lelu Dzudo – 14.23 seconds (Bib No. 328) – Third Place
4. Nuonengunuo Rupreo – 14.40 seconds (Bib No. 330) – Fourth Place
5. Nounetuonuo Rupreo – 14.45 seconds (Bib No. 331) – Fifth Place

Category: Boys (8–9 years)
Event: 50 meters

1. Sunjai Kumar – 8.00 seconds (Bib No. 418) – First Place
2. Sevi Belho – 8.03 seconds (Bib No. 415) – Second Place
3. Zahvi Wotsa – 8.26 seconds (Bib No. 431) – Third Place
4. Vecekhu Dzudo – 8.55 seconds (Bib No. 320) – Fourth Place
5. Kughato Awomi – 8.73 seconds (Bib No. 405) – Fifth Place

Category: Girls (8–9 years)
Event: 50 meters

1. Shongmao Shiu – 9.04 seconds (Bib No. 453) – First Place
2. Ilivi Sumi – 9.10 seconds (Bib No. 444) – Second Place
3. Kevisinuo Alena – 9.26 seconds (Bib No. 449) – Third Place
4. Arenlila Longkumer – 9.43 seconds (Bib No. 438) – Fourth Place
5. Achano Tsopoe – 9.82 seconds (Bib No. 437) – Fifth Place

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