Vice President of Athletics Federation of India and Secretary General, Nagaland Olympic Association, Abu Metha has extended greetings to the sporting fraternity and to every citizen on the occasion of National Sports Day.

In his message, Metha said the day serves as a reminder of the power of sport to inspire, unite, and transform lives. He underlined that sport instills discipline, perseverance, and teamwork — values that shape individuals and strengthen communities beyond the playing field.

He also remembered the legendary feats and inspiring achievements of Dr. Talimeren Ao, India’s first Olympic football captain, who remains a national hero and one of Nagaland’s greatest sons.

“It is a matter of pride that Nagaland has made significant contributions to India’s sporting journey. Our athletes, sports personalities and sports leaders have brought glory and honour to our people and to the nation across national and international arenas,” he stated.

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Stating that sports has always been a proud avenue through which citizens from Nagaland have contributed to the nation-building process, Metha said the names of Olympian Chekrovolü Swüro and Paralympic Medallist, Hokato Hotozhe Sema at the Paris Olympics will remain inspirational and will be upheld among Nagaland’s greatest achievers for all times to come.

“We remain committed in our common pursuit of achieving higher goals and winning more medals, with the clear understanding that there is always plenty of room for improvement,” he said while appreciating all members of the sporting ecosystem for their contributions and looked forward to their continued support.