Greenwood School opens 45th sports meet

KOHIMA, OCTOBER 15 (MExN): The 45th Greenwood School Sports Meet 2026 commenced on October 15 with Col. Mandeep Virdi, Commanding Officer of 1st NL (Girl) BN, NCC, as the chief guest.The inaugural programme began with an invocation by school Chaplain Kevinguzo Khate, followed by a welcome address by Greenwood School Director Asito Peseyie. He highlighted the school’s achievements at the state and national levels and encouraged students to participate in the meet with integrity, tolerance and determination.The school flag was presented by Sergeant Dangmark before Col. Virdi hoisted the flag to mark the occasion. The torch run was led by Tementong of Class 12C and Lily B Yepthomi of Class 11E, the school’s best athletes of 2025. The march past featured four houses across the intermediate, junior and mini categories, led by parade commander Sergeant Dangmark. This was followed by the administration of the sports oath by school Sports Coach Jabu Meru.Addressing the students, Col. Virdi outlined five principles for success: setting aims and goals, seizing opportunities, believing in oneself, recognising one’s abilities and never giving up. She subsequently declared the 45th Greenwood School Sports Meet 2026 open. The sporting events began with the intermediate 100-metre races for boys and girls. Tementong, Wilusambo and Vika secured the top three positions in the boys’ race, while Elo Shohe, Keheipeule and Lily B Yepthomi finished among the top three in the girls’ event. The chief guest presented medals to the winners.