The 1st Inter-Department Table Tennis Tournament opened
REGIONAL: The 1st Inter-Department Table Tennis Tournament organised by the NIAPA Khelo India Centre in collaboration with Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland was inaugurated Friday at the Indoor Stadium, Officers’ Hill, Kohima, with Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhütso, MLA, as the Guest of Honour.
Declaring the tournament open, Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhütso congratulated NIAPA, led by Akuonuo Khezhie Yhome, for its sustained efforts in promoting and showcasing Naga talent in various fields over the years. He congratulated the eastern Naga brothers and sisters for the FNTA that was passed in the NLA.
A total of 21 government departments is participating with 11 departments engaging 11 leading table tennis players from Nagaland.
Tiameren Chang, Joint Secretary, Department of Youth Resources and Sports, said the event provides an opportunity for employees from different departments to come together, interact and share professional experiences.
The tournament is being supported by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland and brings together government departments and leading table tennis players with the broader objective of strengthening the sporting culture and development of table tennis in the State.
Earlier Additional Director YR&S, Jakedovo Chase chaired the programme, Oath- taking was administered by Chief Umpire Diganto Mahato. Sporting legend of the state in TT, Kezhaleü Keretsü was honoured during the programme.