The 65th KVSA Meet 2022 Core Committee Convenor, Neingusalie Khruomo; KVYO President Ruokuoneituo Phewhuo and Production Team Convenor Khriesazo Liezietsu during the press conference in Kohima on January 14. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 14
The 65th Kohima Village Sports Association (KVSA) meet 2022 will take place from January 17 to 22 at Khuochiezie, Indira Gandhi Stadium- Riileizou and Kohima Indoor Stadium- Thephegei.
The meet will be hosted by Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO).
KVSA was initiated in 1944 with the aim to foster friendship and unity among the villagers. The mascot for the meet is a rooster named as ‘Vi Lope.’
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will grace the inaugural ceremony at Khuochiezie as the special guest.
500 to 600 sportspersons to vie for top honours
500 to 600 sportspersons from four khels (Tsütuonuomia, Lhisemia, Dapfhütsumia and Pfüchatsumia) of Kohima village will join the meet, said LXV KVSA Meet 2022 core committee convenor Neingusalie Khruomo while addressing a press conference here today.
They will vie for 49 Gold in Athletic events, 5 Gold for Games event and 13 Gold for Indoor events, including under 16 Wrestling and senior wrestling events.
The weeklong meet will be marked by volleyball, basketball, football, Naga wrestling, Cross Country race, Chess, Badminton, Table Tennis and athletics.
The meet will witness three additional events- 5000 metres race (Men), 4X400 metres relay race (Men) and triple jump (women).
Naga wrestling
Under 16 wrestling will take place on Day 2 and senior wrestling on Day 6 at Khuochiezie.
Kezhalelie Keretsii will be the chief judge and Neisavotuo Whuorie as assistant chief judge. The judges includes; Kedilelhou Belho, Neizokho Solo, Phoukuowhelie Rutsa, Keduoneizo Pienyii, Kevisetuolie Miachie-o, Kelhoukhriezo Dziivichii, Keneizhalie Kire and Kelhouvakhrie Kire. Kewhimia wrestling officials will assist as wrestling referee.
Meanwhile, football match will be officiated by Kohima Town Club, Athletics by Nagaland Athletic Officials Club, Volleyball by Kohima District Volleyball Association, Chess by Kohima District Chess Association, Badminton by Kohima District Badminton Association and Table Tennis by Kohima District Table Tennis Association.
KVYO president Ruokuoneituo Phewhuo and Khriesazo Liezietsu, convenor production team also present at the press conference.
To follow COVID SOPs
COVID- 19 SOPs issued by the state government, will be strictly followed during the meet, said Khruomo.
All the spectators, players and match officials have been informed to wear mask.
Khruomo informed that 100 % COVID vaccination will be ensured for all the players and match officials.
