Sector C clinches overall title as LCYO Sports Meet concludes

Morung Express NewsKohima | October 21 The Leirie Chazou Youth Organization (LCYO) Sports Meet 2026 concluded on October 21, with Sector C clinching the overall championship. The winners were awarded the running trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 20,000, while Sector A secured the runners-up position with a trophy and Rs 10,000.Attending the closing ceremony as the Guest of Honour, Thenusou Sekhose, Deputy Chairperson of the Kohima Municipal Council, encouraged the youth to uphold values of sportsmanship, discipline, and unity. Emphasizing the theme of the sports meet, she highlighted sports’ role in character building, mutual respect, and community bonding, urging participants to strive for excellence through teamwork and fair play.The event featured a vote of thanks delivered by Sports Committee Convenor Keneizekho Sopfu and a prize distribution ceremony where the Guest of Honour presented awards to sector captains. The closing ceremony was emceed by Mhasekhoto Curhah from the Sports Committee, with Jimmy Meitei offering a prayer of gratitude.Tournament results and highlightsMen’s Category: Sector B won the football and volleyball titles, while Sector C emerged champion in basketball and tug-of-war. Sector A finished as runners-up in football, volleyball, and basketball, and Sector B took the runners-up spot in tug-of-war.Women’s Category: Sector C claimed the volleyball and tug-of-war titles, while Sector A won the basketball championship. Sector B finished runners-up in volleyball and basketball, with Sector A taking the runners-up position in tug-of-war.