The medal winners from the Nagaland Sepaktakraw team who were honoured by the Department of Youth Resources on August 4.
KOHIMA, AUGUST 4 (MExN): The Youth Resource & Sports Department today honoured the Naga Sepaktakraw medallists who recently represented India at the 35th Kings World Sepaktakraw championship in Bangkok.
Advisor Youth Resource Sports, Er Zale Neikha congratulated the three medal winners Viseyie Koso- captain of India’s men’s team which won the Gold medal; while Akumtila and Sezovelu Dozo represented the women’s team who won the Bronze medal.
He said it was a proud moment to stand before the champions for bringing Laurels to the state and country. The Advisor mentioned that, Sepaktakraw being one of the youngest disciplines of sports in Nagaland, has many records of participation at national and international levels and has brought many outstanding contributions to the country. He urged players from other disciplines to derive motivation and pursue their goals. He also expressed his appreciation to the State Academy for preparing and nurturing the young players with discipline and zeal for higher determination.
Er Zale said the Lack of a Sepaktakraw Indoor Stadium will be taken up immediately with the higher authority. The Advisor informed that the Department of YRS has recommended the promotion of Havildar Visweyie, who is an employee of Nagaland Police, to the authority for consideration.
Short speeches were shared by medal winners Viseyie Koso and Sezovelu Dozo about their experiences in the recently concluded championship. The chairperson of the program was Director YRS, Akumla Chuba.
