Government High School (GHS) Bayavü, Kohima, conducted its 61st Annual Sports Meet at the school campus and Indira Gandhi Stadium (IGS), Kohima, from March 24 to 26, 2026.
According to an update from the school, Vedusa, Assistant Headmaster (AHM) of GHS Bayavü, exhorted the students during the inaugural function, stating that the event is one of the most awaited occasions in a student’s life.
He emphasised that sports bring people together, fostering teamwork, respect, and passion. Drawing parallels with global sporting events like the Olympics, he said that sports promote unity and inspire determination and excellence.
Beyond competition, he noted, sports help shape character by instilling discipline, leadership, and resilience, while also contributing to social change by advocating equality and justice.
He further stated that sports go beyond games, leaving a lasting legacy that empowers individuals and builds stronger communities- through both victory and defeat, athletes learn valuable life lessons. The sense of belonging and encouragement that sports provide enables individuals to overcome adversity and push their limits.
“On this field, you will learn lessons no classroom can teach- the value of hard work, the courage to face challenges, and the humility to accept both victory and defeat,” he said.
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Encouraging participants, he urged them to give their best- not just to win, but to grow, while maintaining honesty, integrity, and true sportsmanship. Additionally he reminded them that success is not measured by the scoreboard but by determination and respect for others.
The inaugural function was led by E. Pangmong, a Class X student, while the oath-taking ceremony was administered by Rangbey Khoubve of Class IX.
The sports meet was organised by the school’s Sports Committee, led by Physical Education Teacher (PET) Kecubole, along with teachers Keneingusa Rüpreo and Rüguotsolie.
During the three-day event, students competed in events including the 100m dash, 200m dash, 4x100m relay race, penalty shootout, football, tug of war, arm wrestling, carrom, chess, high jump, and long jump for the senior category (both boys and girls). Sub-junior events included musical chairs, balloon bursting, face-the-cookie, and sweet biting.
Red House was adjudged the overall champion, followed by Blue House as runners-up, while Yellow and Green Houses secured third and fourth positions respectively.
The GHS Bayavü Football Trophy was won by Yellow House, with Blue House finishing as runners-up.
Further it stated that Certificates, medals, and gift hampers were distributed to all winners.
