The 7th edition of Mokokchung AutoX & Up Hill Climb flagged off today at Sungratsu Sports Complex, Mokokchung. The event, organized by the Adventure and Motorsport Association Mokokchung (AMAM), saw 44 participants from seven teams from three states: Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Assam.

Day-one saw the blending Autocross race – AUTOCROSS BELOW 1300CC Category, AUTOCROSS SUV Category and AUTOCROSS OPEN CATEGORY. The results of the races will be announced on Wednesday.

On the inaugural day of AUTOX & UP HILL CLIMB, Special Guest Toshimongla Kichu, Project Director of DRDA, Nagaland, quoted a Bible verse from Hebrews chapter 12, verse 11 in her address: “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” She emphasized that as sportsmen, regardless of the sport, individuals need to embody discipline. Kichu highlighted the importance of leading a good lifestyle that others will look up to in the age of global connectivity through social media.

She challenged all participants to use sports, like racing, as a means to foster brotherhood and contribute to tourism development in the region. Kichu stressed the significance of representing Nagas and their lifestyle accurately through hobbies and participation in such events to uplift the spirit of the community.

Kichu expressed that such event, when directed appropriately, has the potential to significantly boost the tourism sector in the region.

In his address, Moasashi Jamir, President of Adventure and Motorsport Association Mokokchung, stated that it has been an effort for AMAM to provide a platform for all motorsport enthusiasts, no matter how small the platform is. He hoped that the participants would give their best and welcomed all participants from different places to be a part of the event.

The teams participating in the event are:

ADVENTURE AND MOTORSPORT ASSOCIATION MOKOKCHUNG

NAGALAND ADVENTURE CLUB

STREET KING CLUB DIMAPUR

TEAM RD DIMAPUR

KOHIMA ADVENTURE MOTORSPORT CLUB

NAGALAND 4X4 KOHIMA

SPEAR HEAD MOTORSPORTS CLUB

TEAM SHILLONG

Day-two of the 7th Mokokchung AUTOX & UP HILL CLIMB  on Wednesday will witness the Up Hill Climb at Merakum Tzuin Resort along Yimchalu Road in Mokokchung. The event will conclude with Imtikumzuk Imsong, President BJP YUVA Mokokchung district, as the Special Guest in the closing ceremony.