A felicitation ceremony was organized by the Mokokchung District Sports Council (MDSC) on the DC Conference Hall for contributors and medal winners of the Nagaland Olympic and Paralympics Games 2024 from February 12 to 17 for his or her excellent achievements.

Mokokchung clinched a complete of 27 medals, together with 7 gold, 7 silver, and 13 bronze, rating 7^th amongst 16 collaborating districts which is the most effective within the district’s sports activities historical past within the State Olympics. A complete of 211 with 123 Male and 49 Female athletes, 37 Male and a couple of Female officers participated beneath 14 associations and disciplines; Lawn Tennis, Wrestling, Wushu, Volleyball, Athletics, Badminton, Taekwondo, Archery, Boxing, Sepaktakraw, Basketball, Football, Table Tennis and Cricket.

Thsuvisie Phoji, the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung and President of MDSC, counseled the contributors and medal winners for his or her relentless efforts in bringing honor to the district. Expressing delight in Mokokchung’s improved rating, he attributed the success to the diligence, efforts and cooperation of the varied associations.

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While acknowledging the challenges of a aggressive sporting panorama, Phoji urged stakeholders to set their sights greater for future endeavors. He emphasised the necessity for self-reliance and energetic management inside associations, highlighting the restricted authorities help for sports activities in Nagaland.

Addressing the gathering, Phoji rallied the group to rejuvenate Mokokchung’s sporting legacy, urging a renewed dedication to excellence. He referred to as upon athletes to attempt for greatness, reminding them of the district’s legacy as a “Powerhouse of Sports” and difficult them to reclaim the title by dedication.

Phoji inspired the athletes to channel their disappointment into motivation, vowing to discover avenues for elevated help and sources. He emphasised the significance of self-belief and perseverance, urging people to embrace a tradition of resilience and ambition.

The athletes have been felicitated with money prizes of Rs.10,000, Rs.7,000, and Rs.5,000 for group classes, and Rs.3,000, Rs.2,000, and Rs.1,000 for particular person athletes in first, second, and third positions respectively.