Mokokchung, October 2 (MExN): The Mokokchung District Boxing Association (MDBA) which was started on September 5 held its first formal official meeting at the residence of Senior Advisor, Subong Longkumer in Arkong Ward, Mokokchung on October 1. The Association is headed by Imkummeren Jamir as the president and Rongsentoshi Jamir as the Vice President. The Mokokchung District Boxing Association (MDBA) was formed by likeminded sports personalities in Mokokchung, especially those in the field of Martial Arts and senior boxers. The aims and objectives of the MDBA is to train the youngsters in the field of sports, to look beyond the confines of the district and the state, and to excel in the national and international levels. The MDBA also envisages to inculcate in youngsters the essence of self-discipline, the art of wellbeing, the importance of healthy living and most of all, the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a responsible citizen through a balanced life of body, mind and soul. According to a press release, the need for starting the MDBA was brought up after much deliberation and discussions. The sports personalities of Mokokchung strongly stressed the need for a boxing association, the need for bringing up the youngsters through sports and also to promote the art of boxing in the society. The MDBA has recognized the untapped talents among the youths – both boys and girls – in Mokokchung society, and the need for providing a platform to hone their talents through the disciplined art of boxing. The ultimate aim of the MDBA is to train up the youngsters and make them professional boxers in the hope that one day they would represent the nation in the Olympic boxing competition. The MDBA will be organizing free boxing clinics within the next few months where all the boxing enthusiasts irrespective of age, sex or community can take part and avail the training from certified trainers. In this connection, the MDBA has invited all aspiring boxers and boxing enthusiasts to contact the association for registration and coaching. The MDBA has already roped in renowned sports personalities in the core team; prominent among them are senior citizen and bodybuilder Subong Longkumer, veteran sportsperson & former bureaucrat, Meren Paul ,and conservationist and martial artist, C Tia Longkumer as the senior advisor of the Association, and also entrepreneur & boxing enthusiast, Merang Longkumer as the treasurer. MDBA office bearers President: Imkummeren Jamir Vice President: Rongsentoshi Jamir General Secretary: Aolong Imchen Asst General Secretary: Bendangtemsu Ozukum Treasurer: Merang Longkumer
