Hosts finish on top, followed by Mon; Veno Sapu and Mhasivilie named Best Boxers in women’s and men’s categories

The four-day Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026-cum-Inter-District Boxing Championship concluded at the 1st NAP Ground, Chümoukedima, on November 13, with Chümoukedima district emerging as the overall champion and Mon district finishing as runners-up.

Chief Minister of Nagaland and President of the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA), Dr Neiphiu Rio, attended the final day as a distinguished spectator, witnessing the championship bouts alongside senior sports officials and other dignitaries.

Organised by the Nagaland Amateur Boxing Association (NABA) under the aegis of the NOA and affiliated with the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), the championship was held from November 10 to 13 under the theme “Together for Sports, Stronger Nagaland”.

During the closing-day proceedings, Rio entered the ring to greet and encourage the finalists ahead of their respective bouts.

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The final day featured 12 gold-medal bouts, comprising eight in the men’s division and four in the women’s division. Boxers from Chümoukedima, Mon, Phek, Kohima and Zunheboto claimed top honours across the various weight categories.

In the individual awards, Veno Sapu of Kohima was named Best Boxer in the women’s category, while Mhasivilie of Chümoukedima received the Best Boxer award in the men’s category.

Geeta of Dimapur was adjudged the Most Promising Boxer in the women’s category, while Thungjanthung of Wokha received the award in the men’s category.

The championship concluded with Chümoukedima securing the overall title, followed by Mon as runners-up.