COVID-19 brings sports activities in Nagaland to a standstill

Nagaland Youth Resources & Sports Advisor Er Zale Neikha

New sports policy to be submitted for finalization, says YR&S Advisor Er Zalie Neikha

Chizokho Vero
Kohima | May 15

Nagaland’s Youth Resources & Sports Advisor Er Zale Neikha on May 15 informed that sports activities in Nagaland too came to standstill due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Talking to The Morung Express, he said that the department has chalked out an ambitious plan for the year 2020-21 with several associations like Archery, Football, Athletics, Boxing, Basketball, Volleyball associations and also with the state’s school education for conducting talent hunts together and other sport events. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic, the calendar of the sports activities has come to a standstill.

Regretting that the calendar of the sports activities and trainings have been interrupted, he added, “However, we cannot deny that as per government guidelines one need to stay at home and be safe. As soon as the situation improves, the department will see to it that sports get back to shape in a phase wise manner.”

Regarding the new sports policy of Nagaland state, the advisor said that since some important components have to be reviewed, the matter is being taken up in the department which will then be submitted to the government for finalization.

 
Message for sportspersons
In his message for the sportspersons of Nagaland, Er Neikha told them to enjoy the time with their family.

“Spend quality time with your family and siblings. After all, it is because of the support of your family that you are having an opportunity to make sports as a career,” he said.

It is time to give back to them by helping them with their chores, talking with them and being happy rather than cribbing about the current situation and being lonely.”

 Reset your goals
“Think positive and reset your goals. Training will start as soon as the situations improve. There will be even more competitions than before,” he added.

Asking sports persons to maintain regular exercise, he also told them to make the best use of their time by watching various sports videos and top athletes of various disciplines.

By watching such videos, one can learn the tactics of the top players and “analyze your strengths and weaknesses and areas you want to improve.”