4th open football, volleyball tournaments kick off
Our Bureau
KOHIMA, January 18 2021: The 4th Open football and volley tournament of the Kebai-Khelma Area under Peren District commenced at Ikiesingram Village Monday with Iteigong Kauring, PS to Advisor Water Resources, Namri Nchang as the Special Guest.
The tournament is being organised by Ikiesingram Village Youth Club and will conclude on January 20. Altogether 38 teams both men and women will be vying for the championship.
Speaking on the inaugural function, the Special guest exhorted the participating teams on how one should value the spirit of oneness and togetherness stating that one can be more disciplined by being involved in various sports activities.
He said that success is all about hard work and determination and asked the people not to be detrimental but be a responsible citizen to bring up the young talents by identifying them. Focussing not only on games and sports, he called upon the people of the area to be the beacon setting exemplary deeds by peacefully co-existing as the area is inhabited by both the people from the Zeliang and Kuki brethrens and march forward towards achievement.