Khelo India University Games in Kohima

Preparation for Khelo India University Games in Kohima. (Morung Photo)

Preparation for Khelo India University Games in Kohima. (Morung Photo)

Our Correspondent
Kohima | February 21

Nagaland will be co-hosting Khelo India University Games Ashtalashmi (Wrestling) from February 22 to 26 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

The event will be organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports with Government of Nagaland and Nagaland University.
The inaugural function will take place on February 23 at Hall B, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima at 3:30 PM.

Nagaland’s chief minister Neiphiu Rio will grace the opening ceremony as the special guest.

S. Keoshu Yimkhiung, advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland deliver welcome address. Kethosituo Sekhose, Director, Youth Resources & Sports will chair the function.

In the light of Khelo India University Games 2023, and as part of the city activation and pre-event awareness,  the organizer conducted Mascot tour at various sites from Meriema to Thizama on February 20 and also at different location within Kohima City on February 21.