H. Kajiiloni Krichena, of Nagaland, India has been selected to undergo the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) along with 16 other women from diverse sports backgrounds representing the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, Uganda and Uzbekistan.

On a post on X, Abu Metha Secretary General of the Nagaland Olympic Association stated that the GSPM is a program of Sports Diplomacy under the United States Government and is in partnership with ESPN. The program pairs emerging leaders from various countries with female senior executives at top U.S. organizations for a five-week mentorship program aimed at creating positive change in their communities. “The program focuses on team-building, social entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership and action planning,” stated Metha.

Previously, Krichena was also nominated by the Indian Olympic Association to undergo a Masters in Global Sports Management from Seoul National University, South Korea. She is presently working as Sports Operations Officer of the Nagaland Olympic Association.

According to Metha, Krichena has worked with various sports federations and has been part of the organisation of World Championships, World Cup and International Sports Events. “Her participation in the GSPM is an important feather for Sports in Nagaland and I am sure she will continue to make significant contributions in our sports journey in the years to come,” stated Metha.

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According to the Nagaland Olympic Association H. Kajiiloni Krichena, known for her sports operations expertise and her contributions to international sports events, was nominated for the program by Abu Metha, Secretary General of the Nagaland Olympic Association and an Alumni of the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

Set to make her mark on the international stage, the Nagaland Olympic Association extended its heartfelt appreciation to the US Consulate in Kolkata, the US Embassy in India, and the American Centre in Kolkata for accepting the nomination and partnering with the sports fraternity of Nagaland.