The 5th Inter-Departmental Sports Meet of Pughoboto Sub-Division, 2026 commenced at the Public Ground, Pughoboto, on the theme, “Impetus Pughoboto! Together to Triumph!”, on October 28. The inaugural programme was graced by Advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, S Keoshu Yimchunger as the special guest.
Addressing the gathering, Yimchunger expressed his pleasure at visiting Pughoboto, one of the oldest and remotely located sub-divisions in the state. He urged government employees to remain committed to their duties and to never forget the importance of dedication and service, irrespective of their place of posting.
Emphasising the need for a healthy and productive work environment, he encouraged employees to build strong relationships with their colleagues to promote teamwork, efficiency and smart working practices. He also stressed the importance of serving with dedication for the welfare of the present and future generations, and urged concerned departments to ensure the timely completion of pension-related paperwork to avoid delays and inconvenience to retiring employees.
Highlighting the state government’s emphasis on promoting sports from the grassroots level, Yimchunger referred to the initiative under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio to establish multipurpose buildings in Additional Deputy Commissioner headquarters.
He called upon government departments to take proactive initiatives to encourage young people to participate in sports, and advised aspiring athletes to enrol in the State Sports Academy to develop their talents and pursue sporting opportunities.
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MLA 13 Pughoboto AC, Dr Sukhato A Sema conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the participants. He underscored the importance of cooperation, mutual understanding and sportsmanship in strengthening relationships among employees and promoting a spirit of collective achievement.
In his welcome address, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pughoboto, James T Khulu Tikhir, briefed the gathering on the sub-division, its various departments and the significance of the annual inter-departmental sports meet in fostering unity and cooperation among government employees.
The sports oath was administered by Hankiumong Yimchunger, SDPO Pughoboto & Co-Convenor of the Inter-Departmental Sports Committee. The sports meet was formally declared open by the special guest, S Keoshu Yimchunger.
The programme was chaired by PGT, GHSS Pughoboto, Dr Walusangla Ao, and Ikuto Swu, Associate Pastor (Y) PTBC, pronounced the invocation. A special number was presented by Hekato Jimo, FM, Sub-District Industries Centre, Pughoboto.
The inaugural programme concluded with a kickoff football match between Team 1, comprising DEF, Medical, SIB, NRB and SBI, and Team 2, comprising district administration, DEO, RD, F&CS, PHED and IPR. Team 2 emerged victorious with a 2–0 win.
The two-day sporting spirit of camaraderie and healthy competition is expected to bring together employees from various departments through competitions in football, table tennis and carrom for men, penalty shootout for women, and arm wrestling for both men and women.
The annual sports meet aims to strengthen inter-departmental relationships, encourage physical fitness and promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship among government employees in Pughoboto Sub-Division.
