The 8th Inter-Departmental Sports Meet concluded successfully in Wokha on November 29, marking two days of spirited competition and camaraderie among government departments.

Superintendent of Police Wokha, T Relo Aye, graced the closing ceremony as the guest of honour. In his address, he acknowledged the efforts of the organizing team and expressed appreciation for the opportunity the event provided to interact with officers and staff from various departments.

He thanked all participants for their genuine involvement and lauded the display of true sportsmanship and discipline throughout the meet.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Renbomo Ezung, also spoke during the event. He extended his gratitude to all departments for their active participation and expressed regret for any inconvenience faced. He assured that necessary improvements would be made in future editions to ensure smoother coordination and arrangements.

District Sports Officer, Libemo, presented the tournament report, highlighting the participation of over 200 individuals representing more than 30 departments. He noted the wide range of games conducted and the enthusiastic response from all teams.

The District Executive Force (DEF) Wokha emerged as the overall champion of the meet, securing multiple titles across various categories.

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The list of winners in different sports events is as follows:

Penalty Shootout (Men): District Executive Force (DEF)

Penalty Shootout (Women): Agriculture Department

Tug of War (Men): District Executive Force (DEF)

Tug of War (Women): Public Works Department (PWD)

Arm Wrestling (Men): Weku Mero, Land Record Department

Arm Wrestling (Women): Alice Kenye, Mt. Tiyi College

Chess (Men): Lichumthung Tsanglao, PHED

Chess (Women): Lolano Patton, DPRO

Badminton (Men’s Doubles): Er. Bonjamo Kithan and Panthanshan Yanthan, PWD

Badminton (Mixed Doubles): Libemo Jami and Nsungbeni L. Tungoe, Youth Resources Department

Badminton (Women’s Doubles): Alice Kenye and Soreno Odyuo, Mt. Tiyi College

Carrom (Women): Arhoni Ezung and Meribeni Odyuo, DEF

Carrom (Men): Ekonthung and Himato, Prison Department

Table Tennis (Men’s Singles): Dr. Longshibemo Yanthan, DIET

Table Tennis (Men’s Doubles): Tiatemsu Imchen and Kumughavi Kinimi, District Hospital

Table Tennis (Women’s Singles): Lolano Patton, DPRO

The sports meet concluded with a formal closing declaration by Superintendent of Police Wokha, T Relo Aye, who once again congratulated all participants and encouraged continued engagement in sports for physical and mental well-being.