The inaugural programme of the Longleng District Inter-Departmental Sports Meet 2026, was held on October 29 at Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium, Longleng, under the theme of unity, teamwork, and physical well-being.
Deputy Commissioner Longleng, W Manpai Phom, NCS, attended the programme as the Special Invitee, while Assistant Professor, Yingli College, Longleng, Daphne Chungphang, chaired the programme.
The programme commenced with an invocation by Pastor, Police Baptist Church, Chingthai Phom, Longleng, followed by a welcome note delivered by ADC and Convenor Longleng, Thungchanbemo Tungoe, NCS.
Addressing the gathering, DC, W Manpai Phom emphasised that the Inter-Departmental Sports Meet is not merely about competing for trophies or winning matches, but also about bringing people together, fostering mutual understanding, and promoting physical fitness and overall well-being.
He highlighted that although officials and staff members work under different departments, each department functions like an organ of the human body, with every unit playing an important role in the effective functioning of the government as a whole. He stressed that the government is not made up of only a few departments, but is a collective system in which every department contributes to achieving common goals.
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He further stated that the present lifestyle, characterised by long hours of sitting at work and limited physical activity, makes it increasingly important for everyone to prioritise health and fitness. In this regard, he encouraged the participants to make the most of the sports meet as an opportunity to engage in physical activities, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and strengthen relationships with colleagues from different departments.
He also underscored that the sports meet should serve as a platform for interaction, allowing participants to get to know one another beyond their official responsibilities and workplace settings. Such gatherings, he noted, help build camaraderie, teamwork, mutual respect, and a stronger sense of unity among government employees.
The inaugural programme marked the beginning of the Inter-Departmental Sports Meet, bringing together officials and staff from various departments in the spirit of sportsmanship, cooperation, and collective well-being. The meet aims to promote a healthy lifestyle while strengthening inter-departmental relationships and fostering unity among government employees in Longleng District.
The programme also featured a dance performance by The Chaos Crew of Yingli College, Longleng and the oath-taking ceremony was administered by District Sports Officer, Longleng, Kenongotto Thokhwe.
