The one-day sports organised by Nagaland University Non-Teaching Staff Association (NUNTSA) on October 14 at headquarters Lumami ended successfully, with Dikhu Team emerging as the overall Champions. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from staff members, players, office bearers and spectators, fostering a spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork, unity and camaraderie among the university community.

The sports meet featured a variety of sporting events, including football, volleyball, tug-of-war, table tennis, chess, badminton, carrom and penalty shootout. Participants competed under four teams—Milak, Zungki, Doyang and Dikhu—demonstrating remarkable enthusiasm, team spirit and competitive zeal throughout the event.

During the valedictory session was graced by Prof Bendang Ao, Vice-Chancellor Incharge & Director, RDC, Nagaland University as the Special Guest while Dr. Abemo, Registrar, Nagaland University was the Special Guest at the Valedictory Ceremony.

Imchawabang Aonok, President of NUNTSA, warmly welcomed the Special Guests, university officers, players, and the audience at both the occasions. During the valedictory, he extended appreciation for the active participation of the staff members and highlighted the importance of sports in promoting physical well-being, mutual understanding, discipline and a healthy work environment.

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Individual and group winners of the various events were honoured with attractive prizes. The highlight of the culmination programme was the crowning of the overall Champions, the Dikhu Team.  The winning Dikhu Team was captained by Peter Ki (PRO), while the captains for Doyang Team, Milak Team and Zungki Team were Vekhoyi Tetseo (DR), Dr Ashish Kumar (Hindi Officer) and Zajamo Yanthan (System Administrator) respectively.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Lanuzulu, Convener of the Sports Meet, expressed his sincere gratitude to all NUNTSA office bearers, executive members, participating players and the audience for their valuable contributions and enthusiastic support in making the event a grand success. He also acknowledged the collective efforts of everyone involved in organising and conducting the sports meet smoothly. He specially noted the efforts of the Organisers, namely, Marnungsang, Watimenba, Akala Ao, and Bohoto Y Awomi. The valedictory ceremony was also graced by Yanrenthung Ezung, CoE, Nagaland University, Vekhoyi Tetseo, Deputy Registrar, Dr Harish Tiwari, DDS, and NUNTSA Executive Members.