KRN
Preparations underway for the KRN Sports Meet which begins on August 22.
DIMAPUR, AUGUST 21 (MExN): The sports meet of Khonoma Rüffüno Nagaland (KRN) will begin from August 22 at Keziekie ground, Khonoma Village, as a tribute to mark its 75 years anniversary.
Organised for bonafide KRN members, 6 units, viz. Khonoma, Kohima, Dzülekie, Zubza, Medziphema and Dimapur units, a large number of sportspersons will participate in Volleyball (women), football (men) and half-marathon (men, women & senior citizens) as the main events.
The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Rovilato Mor (IAS) as the Guest of Honour where he will launch a traditional Rüffüno Shükute (waistcoat) for men. Kevinourheno Seyie, President, Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK), will later launch traditional shirts for both men and women during the event which will be followed by field events.
The arm-wrestling event will be held at Government High School, Khonoma, from 5:00pm on August 23.
The half-marathon of 21.98 kms, to be conducted on August 24 under the theme "Reserve, Conserve & Preserve", will be flagged off at 8:30am by Kovi Meyase, KMC Administrator, from Indoor Stadium, Near Red Cross Complex, Kohima, and culminate at Terhotsiese, Khonoma. In the senior citizens category, participants should be 60 years and above while the stipulated distance will be 5 kms only.
Prizes for both Volleyball and Football are Rs 15000 & Rs 10000 for first and second respectively, sponsored by KRN while other event prizes are sponsored by Dimapur Unit. The half-marathon prizes for first, second and third will be Rs 10000, Rs 7000 & Rs 5000 respectively while for senior citizens, it is Rs 5000, Rs 3000 & Rs 2000 respectively.
