The Phek District Archery Association (PDAA) has launched a series of archery coaching camps to nurture young talent and promote the sport across the district.

According to an update the initiative is led by PDAA President Dr. Chotisuh Sazo and Vice President Razuvolie Dozo, the initiative brings certified NIS coaches, Besuta Vero and Khosazo Thisa, to train students in various schools.

The first three-day camp was successfully conducted at Government High School (GHS), Chetheba, from March 10 to 12, 2025, and will continue at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Chozuba from March 13 to 15 followed by Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Phek and Government High School (GHS), Losami subsequently.

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To support the initiative, PDAA is equipping participating schools with essential training gear, including Two buttresses, Two bow sets, and Two target faces of 80cm and 122cm.

This is not the first time PDAA has taken steps to advance archery in the district. In 2022, the association collaborated with DLCW-Mahila Shakti Kendra (BBBP) and the District Administration to conduct a free coaching camp at Chozuba Government Higher Secondary School, which produced medal-winning archers at the Nagaland Olympic, North East Olympic, and National Archery Championships. With this renewed effort, PDAA aims to continue fostering archery excellence and providing young archers with a platform to compete at higher levels.