Five athletes from Nagaland are undergoing a week-long coaching camp at Pilgrim Higher Secondary School (PHSS) Dimapur in preparation for the 36th East Zone Junior Athletics Championships 2025 to be held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, from September 22 to 24.

The athletes were selected at the 2nd Nagaland Junior Athletics Championship 2025 held in Kohima on September 10. They are: Neshe (Dimapur, U-16) – 60 metres; Anon (Dimapur, U-14) – Triathlon B (combined events); Ilopu (Dimapur, U-14) – Triathlon B; Imlinungba Kichu (Mokokchung, U-16) – 60 metres; and Nchelo (Kohima, U-16) – High jump.

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The coaching camp, which began on September 12 and will conclude on September 17, is being conducted at Pilgrim Higher Secondary School (PHSS) ground and at the athletes’ camp site, Dimapur. Certified coaches and former athletes, Moalong Jamir and Tsujen are training the selected athletes.

On September 16, members of the Nagaland Athletics Association (NAA) visited the athletes during their training. NAA honorary secretary Mhonsao Ngullie, senior joint secretary Purna Konyak, and technical convenor Bithungo Kikon interacted with the athletes and coaches. A prayer was held, and the athletes were presented with jerseys and sports shoes.

The NAA said the coaching camp is part of its effort to support the state’s contingent as they prepare to compete in the East Zone meet.

The team is scheduled to leave the state on September 18 and reach Ranchi on September 20.