Dikhu team wins NUNTSA sports meet

Lumami, October 15 (MExN): The Dikhu team emerged overall champions at the one-day sports meet organised by the Nagaland University Non-Teaching Staff Association (NUNTSA) at the university headquarters in Lumami on October 14.The meet featured football, volleyball, tug-of-war, table tennis, chess, badminton, carrom and penalty shootout, with participants divided into four teams: Dikhu, Doyang, Milak and Zungki.The valedictory ceremony was attended by Prof Bendang Ao, In-charge Vice-Chancellor and Director of the Research and Development Centre, Nagaland University, and Dr Abemo, Registrar of the university, as special guests. NUNTSA president Imchawabang Aonok welcomed the guests, university officers, players and spectators. He appreciated the staff members for their participation and highlighted the role of sports in promoting physical well-being, discipline, mutual understanding and a healthy work environment.Individual and team winners were awarded prizes, with the Dikhu team, captained by Peter Ki, PRO, taking the overall championship. The other teams were captained by Vekhoyi Tetseo, Deputy Registrar (Doyang); Dr Ashish Kumar, Hindi Officer (Milak); and Zajamo Yanthan, System Administrator (Zungki).Delivering the vote of thanks, Lanuzulu, convener of the sports meet, expressed gratitude to NUNTSA office bearers, executive members, participants and spectators for their support. He also acknowledged the efforts of the organisers Marnungsang, Watimenba, Akala Ao and Bohoto Y Awomi.The ceremony was also attended by Yanrenthung Ezung, Controller of Examinations, Nagaland University; Vekhoyi Tetseo, Deputy Registrar; Dr Harish Tiwari, DDS; and NUNTSA executive members.