Dimapur, June 24 (MExN): With Naga people becoming more health conscious and aware of lifestyle-related ailments, Nagaland has also seen a steady growth in the number of gyms.
The state has about 25 functional gym centres across six districts viz., Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha, Tuensang and Mon. While Mokokchung and Mon districts have exclusive gyms for officers, Dimapur, on the other hand, alone has 11 body building centers and a few other fitness centres like cross fit, dance and yoga centers.
However, despite the increasing number of gyms and fitness centres, the scope for body builders in the state is very limited as gyms do not have good connections or affiliations with other body building agencies to create platforms for the body builders to exhibit their talent.
With this in mind, a group of individuals gathered, held series of meetings and finally decided to form the Nagaland Body Building and Fitness Association as a common platform for the welfare of body builders. Besides providing a platform for body builders, the association also aims to promote fitness and issues relating to health.
The association’s head office located opposite West Police Station, Supply Colony, Dimapur was also inaugurated on Saturday with Imnatoshi Longkumer, Associate Pastor, DABA dedicating the office.
Longkumer in his exhortation shared that the body is a gift from God and that it is “our responsibility to maintain, build and protect the gift”.
Earlier, President of the association, C. Mayang Longchar, gave the welcome address and shared a brief scenario of the state and the purpose of the association.
