DIMAPUR, MARCH 16 (MExN): The 9th edition of All Sumi Games and Sports meet was held at Kuhuboto. Akato Chophi, Kilonser GPRN/NSCN graced the closing ceremony as guest of honour and gave away the prize to the winners of various discipline. Speaking on the occasion, the guest of honour said vast responsibility rests on the Sumi Games and Sports Association to discover the hidden talent among the Sumi youngsters and to provide a platform to nurture the sporting skills through organizing such events. He therefore urged the association to be sincere and dedicated in their endeavour. Akato said events were essential not only for brining the sports persons together to exhibit their talents but also to bring the people together in friendship and unity. Encouraging the players to be able to compete and excel in the higher level of competitions, Akato Chophi said success comes only with determination and hard work. He said there was an untold opportunities for younger generations to secure their livelihood through games and sports. He was also of the view that there was a need to keep alive the traditional games and sports played and urged the association to also conduct games and sports played by forefathers. Results: Football Champion – Niuland Runners up- Aqahuto Best player – Khekuto of Atoizu team Best goalkeeper – Inaka Achumi of Niuland team Highest scorer – Hevika Shohe of Niuland team Volleyball (women) Champion – Niuland Runners up – Kuhuboto Best player – Kivikali of Kuhuboto team Badminton (men) Champion – Laghilato Runners up- Kuhuboto Badminton (women) Champion – Zunheboto Runners up – Aqahuto
