With the 75 Years of Mon Town, Mon District Badminton Association is hosting the 48th Inter District and State Badminton Championship 2026 from September 1 to 4. Advisor to CM, Chairman IDAN, Secretary General Nagaland Olympic Association and President Nagaland Athletic Association, Abu Metha graced the inaugural Programme as a Special Guest on September 1 at Main Indoor Stadium Mon.

In his address, Abu Metha expressed his gratitude to the Mon District Badminton Association and the citizens of Mon for hosting the 48th Inter District and State Badminton Championship 2026.  He expressed that it’s an honour and a privilege for him to be a part of the programme. Acknowledging their efforts, hard work and dedication, Metha said it is not easy to organise such programmes in a far-flung district like Mon, and added that organising such an event is a service to the State.

Metha congratulated all the players and encouraged them to play with discipline, commitment and punctuality. Citing that Sports require hard work, there is no shortcut, no back door appointment and no recommendation needed, he urged the young players to do well to qualify in sports. Sport gives a platform to serve the state, country and makes our people proud.

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He was hopeful that the tournament will be the stepping stone to reach the higher step, and bring people together through sports. Metha also appealed to the players to be the ambassador for peace and unity in the state. Later, he declared the 48th Inter District and State Badminton Championship 2026 open.

The programme was chaired by Eji Wangnyu, while the welcome address was proposed by DC Mon, Wennyei Konyak, who is also the Planning Convenor & Sr. Vice President NBA. Invocation was pronounced by Rev H Moba Pastor, KBCM. The Special Number was presented by Female voice.