Hokato Hotozhe Sema, the para-athlete from Nagaland who won the bronze medal at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 for India, received a warm welcome at Dimapur Airport today. The Paralympian had won the bronze medal in the Men’s F57 shotput event.
The reception for the para-athlete who has etched Nagaland’s name in the international sports arena was organised by Western Sumi Hoho and frontal organisations. civil societies, NGO’s, CNTC and various tribal hohos, students’ bodies and people from all walks of life gathered at the Airport to welcome Hokato Hotozhe Sema, who hails from P. Vihoto Village, Aghunaqa area, Niuland.
In a short address, the Paralympian said that he was overwhelmed by grand welcome and thanked the people for honouring him and showing their love and full support. He shared his success story, where he said that his goal had always been to win a medal for Nagaland, like other NE states who have won many medals.
Hokato Hotozhe Sema said that before a week to Paris Paralympic, he suffered injuries and was laid down with fever but his determination to win a medal for Nagaland kept him going strong and by God’s grace and support of the people won a medal. He said that he is proud to represent Nagaland and creating history by securing bronze medal in the international sports arena. In conclusion, he thanked the people of Nagaland for their prayer and support throughout his journey.
