Seiyhama Village wins inaugural NAYSA-D futsal tournament

Kohima, October 12 (MExN): Seiyhama Village Youth and Sports Association emerged champions of the inaugural Northern Angami Youth and Sports Association Group-D (NAYSA-D) Futsal Tournament, held at the Astro Turf Ground in Botsa on October 9 and 10. A total of 18 teams from across the region participated in the two-day tournament, which aimed to promote sportsmanship, community participation and sporting excellence.The inaugural ceremony was led by NAYSA-D Athletic Secretary Shürhozelie Seyie. Theja Zumu, Kecha Chairman of BBC, offered the invocation prayer, while NAYSA-D president Keneingusa Rupreo delivered the welcome address. Pelevizo Seyie presented a special song. Alezo Kense, a businessman and former president and adviser of NAYSA-D, attended the event as the special guest. Addressing the players, he said there was no shortcut to winning and emphasised that hard work, patience and discipline were essential for success both on and off the field.Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department, Nagaland, Thepfusalie Seyie, who attended as the chief guest, urged the young athletes to put God first in their endeavours, maintain strong faith and work wholeheartedly towards excellence.Gariphema Village Youth Organisation finished as the runner-up in the tournament.The prizes were sponsored by Pfuduolhou Kense, chairman of Tuophema Village Council, and Khriesasielie Rüpreo, secretary of VDB Tsiemekhuma. Kelhouzelie Rio, chairman of Botsa Village Council, presented the trophies and cash awards to the winning teams. The organisers said the tournament brought together young people from across the region through sporting competition and community participation.