The District Level Under-14 ‘Catch them Young Tournament’ Sepaktakraw (Regu Event) for Boys and Girls was held in Wokha today.

Initiated by the District Sports Office, Wokha in coordination with the Wokha District Sepaktakraw Association, the tournament was held at Mount Sinai School, Wokha. 60 students from various schools within Wokha District participated in the tournament.

The opening function was graced by Tsidi Hairang, SDO (Civil) Wokha, while the closing function was graced by Asst Commandant Nand Kishor, Company Commander of 24 Assam Rifles, Wokha COB.

In his speech, Tsidi Hairang lauded the participants for their proactive involvement in the tournament. He urged them to strive for excellence in their respective fields and to represent the district not only at the state level but also on the national stage.

Meanwhile, Asst Commandant Kishor, Company Commander of 24 Assam Rifles, Wokha COB, urged the youth to develop a keen interest in such tournaments, highlighting the importance of participation and dedication in honing one’s skills.

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The Youth Resource & Sports Officer & DSO in-Charge, Wokha informed that the District Sports Council in-collaboration with Wokha District Sepaktakraw Association will enter Sepaktakraw in various schools in and about Wokha District and Villages by the second Week of May.

In the boys’ category, the final match was played between Mount Carmel and Cistus School, with Mount Carmel emerging as the Champions. In the girls’ category, Mount Carmel won the tournament playing against Mount Sinai School.

The winners of the tournament will represent the district in the forthcoming State Level under -14 Catch Them Young Tournament which will be held from May 20 to 22 to be held at I.G. Stadium Kohima.