MLA and Advisor H Sethrongkyu Sangtam and DC Longleng W Manpai Phom with the players at Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium, Longleng on July 30. (DIPR Photo)
Longleng, July 30 (MExN): The 35th Nagaland Taekwondo Championship 2025-cum-under 14 Catch Them Young tournament commenced in Longleng with 486 participants on July 29. A formal inaugural programme was held at the Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium Longleng on July 30 with MLA and Advisor Information Technology and Communication & Economic and Statistics, Evaluation Government of Nagaland, H Sethrongkyu Sangtam, as the special guest and Deputy Commissioner Longleng W Manpai Phom, as the guest of honour.
It was organised by All Nagaland Taekwondo Association in collaboration with Directorate of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland, and hosted by Longleng District Taekwondo Association, stated a DIPR report.
The special guest, H Sethrongkyu Sangtam, in his address, stated that in the current conditions, we see upliftment in sports and other sectors, with the youth bringing back medals and certificates in various fields. Not only at the national but also at the international levels, and have made the Nagas proud.
Guest of honour, DC Longleng, W Manpai Phom, said that taekwondo as a sport teaches discipline and physical fitness, which is very important for all-around development. He urged all the players to take sports seriously in any field of sports and excel.
The Nagaland government is serious in promoting sports events, and hopes that the Government will provide better facilities for the Nagaland Taekwondo Association, which could mould the younger generation and take Taekwondo sport further and higher, he added.
The keynote address was delivered by EAC Longleng, Tsalimse Sangtam and the presidential address was delivered by the President of Longleng District Taekwondo Association and President of All Nagaland Taekwondo Association.
During the programme, a demonstration was performed by Niuland Taekwondo Association.
