12th edition of the Sumi Hoho Trophy gets underway

Our Bureau

KOHIMA, March 18, 2020: The 12th edition of the Sumi Hoho Trophy under the aegis of Sumi Games and Sports Association and hosted by Akuluto-VK Area Sports Association kick started at Akuluto town under Zunheboto district.

Kiyeka Sumi, GS SGSA on behalf of the special guest Deputy Chief Minister and in charge of Home, PWD (R&B) ventilated his admiration and appreciation to the Sumi community for the immense contribution towards the making of the modern day Nagaland.

The unmatched vision and leadership qualities provided by the Sumi community and impressive spirit of brotherhood exhibited by Sumi brothers and sisters are admirable for which the nagas are indebted to you in many ways, he added. The SGSA's motto of 'Unity and Integrity' is very convincing and should be emulated in sports as well as in social life he stated further urging all the participants to display true spirit of sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Earlier at the inaugural function President SGSA P Akihito Zhimomi hoisted the SGSA flag. Book titled 'Aküxü Ye Aghili Lakhi Toi Ke' by Swuto Swu was also launched on the occasion. 

Deputy Commissioner Peter Lichamo congratulated the people of the area for coming up with a wonderful playing arena and thanked the advisor concerned for being an architect of the entire event. Special presentations were given by Pretty Rhythm and Kalino Vikato Kinimi while traditional items, Aphili kuwo and Ayeküzü le were presented by Moromi village and Lumitsami Ghami respectively.