DIMAPUR, JANUARY 22 (MExN): The Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) convened a meeting at its Games Headquarters in Chumukedima district on January 22 and discussed detailed plans for the upcoming Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2024, to be held from the February 12 to 17 across Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts.
The meeting was attended by 70 representatives from the Sports Associations, Nagaland Olympic Associations officials and Chef de Missions, Deputy Chef de Missions of the Games.
The Games will feature 15 sports disciplines, which include Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Lawn Tennis, Pencak Silat, SepakTakraw, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Wrestling, Belt Wrestling and Wushu.
All the 16 districts of the State are making preparations to participate in the State’s biggest sports meet which will have a total of 161 medal events. The 15 sports disciplines will be played in four Sports Arenas, nine Sports Complexes and facilities across the two districts of Dimapur and Chumukedima. The main Games Village will be located at the Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence under Chumukedima district.
In line with other major sports events at the regional and national sports events, the Games will be divided into two phases and accordingly, the accommodation, food and logistics will be provided to the participants as per the schedule of the respective disciplines. Validity of the accreditation will also be as per the schedule of the respective disciplines. Certain sports disciplines like Football will commence early in order to accommodate the fixtures.
All sports associations and district teams have been requested to submit 10 flags each. All districts have been asked to provide the details of their flag bearers for both the opening and closing ceremonies. The event will be broadcasted live, enhancing the reach and visibility of the Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games 2024. All districts are reminded to submit bank details for efficient financial transactions.
The Nagaland Olympic Association meanwhile appreciated the support and solidarity that has been received from all sections of the people and further appeals to one and all to come forward and extend cooperation towards the cause of the youth, especially the arena of sports and games.
Meanwhile, the Nagaland Athletics Association has informed that registration of athletes for the Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games cum Inter-District Athletic Meet will be online.
A press release from the association stated that only those entries received through Nagaland Olympic Association will be accepted for the competition. Only those athletes selected by the district athletic associations will be eligible to participate in the competition. The district athletic associations are also requested to submit a copy of the compiled list of selected athletes representing their respective district at nagalandathletic@gmail.com. The Last date of registration will be as per the given date by Nagaland Olympic Association.
