Kohima, April 11 (MExN): The 37th meet of the Phek District Sports Association (PDSA) is underway at Chozuba Town on Tuesday with Advisor for CAWD and Taxes, Kudecho Khamo gracing the inaugural session as the special guest. The guest of honour was Dr Neisatuo Mero, MLA.
PDSA General Secretary, Solomon Ritse introduced the Group Champion prize donated by Late Vamuzo Memorial Trophy with a running cash award of Rs 2,00,000 sponsored by family members.
The PDSA also felicitated various medal winners from the district at international, national and Northeast Olympic Games with cash award and citations.
On day one, Chozuba Area Sports Association led the table tally with 12 medals (5 gold, 3 silver and four bronze while Chokri Area Sports and Games Association were in second with 4 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze totaling 10 medals.
The third place belonged to the Central Chakhesang Sports Association with 5 medals which included 2 gold and 3 silver. Tizu Area Sports Association are yet to win any medal as of day 1.
Choyivelu Nienu of Phek Area Sports Association broke the 2013 record in long jump for the women's category. Her best throw of 4.48 m broke the previous record of 2013 held by Khotsolü from Chozuba Area Sports association with 4.45m (14.7 ft) in the year 2013. Kunulu of CCSA was in second place with 4.21 m and third was Dukhsulu Vese (PASA) with 4.15 m.
In men's high jump, Eto Kezo defended his title to secure the first gold with a jump of 6.09 m. The second was Ruvezo Rose of CAGSA with 1.80 metres and third was Yhoto Lohe (CASA) with 1.80 metres.
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