The Nagaland State and Para Games cum 17th Inter-District Athletics Meet 2026 concluded at the SAI Athletics Track, Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex, Dimapur, with Phek topping the overall medal standings with 10 gold, three silver and five bronze medals.
The four-day competition, held from November 3 to 6, saw participation from over 400 athletes and officials representing 16 districts. The meet featured 33 track and field events for men and women, besides cross-country events.
In the men’s category, Kohima secured first position with six gold, four silver and four bronze medals, followed by Mon with five gold and two silver. Phek finished third with four gold, one silver and three bronze medals.
In the women’s category, Phek topped the standings with five gold, two silver and two bronze medals. Noklak secured second position with four gold, two silver and three bronze, while Peren finished third with four gold and three bronze.
In the mixed 4x400m relay, Phek won gold, Peren secured silver and Longleng took bronze.
In the overall athletics medal tally, Phek finished first with 18 medals, followed by Kohima with 24 medals, including eight gold, nine silver and seven bronze. Mon secured third position with six gold and two silver medals.
The rankings were determined by gold-medal count, with Phek leading despite Kohima having the higher total medal count.
The Nagaland Athletics Association said the meet aimed to promote athletics, strengthen grassroots sports development, identify emerging talent and provide competitive opportunities to athletes across the state. It also acknowledged the support of the Nagaland Olympic Association, the state government, the Sports Authority of India, district associations, officials and volunteers in conducting the event.
