Sovenyi Nyekha with others during the inaugural function of SASA 39th Sports Meet 2023.
Phek, January 4 (MExN): The 39th Sports Meet & 2nd edition Naga Wrestling Championship 2023 of Sekrüzu Area Sports Association (SASA) got underway at Sekrüzu HQ under Phek district.
Sovenyi Nyekha, former president of Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) graced the inaugural function as the chief guest and encouraged the players to strive for excellence at the higher level.
He unfurled SASA’s flag and inaugurated the rostrum and declared the meet open, which will continue till January 9.
Bilhünyi Nyekha, President, Sekrüzu Area Public Forum and Phühgi Village Council, Chairman Vedeyi Swüro also addressed the gathering.
The inaugural function was chaired by Khokuto Sapu. SASA President, Müdotüzo Tetseo delivered presidential address.
SASA Games & Sports Secretary, Kuvoto Shijo administered oath to the participating teams.
Eight villages including one town that comes under SASA includes; Dzülha, Thürütsüswu, Khütsa, Phühgi, Rüzazho, New Rüzazho, Suthozu Old, Suthozu New, and Sekrüzu Town. The tournament is hosted by Phühgi Youth Welfare Union.
The meet is being marked by track and field events, football, volleyball, basketball and Naga wrestling.
