The District administration of Noklak distributed football and volleyball in the public ground on September 8. (DIPR Photo)
Noklak, September 8 (MExN): The Noklak District Administration organised a programme for distribution of football and volleyball at public ground, Noklak on September 7.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner, Noklak, Reny Wilfred, stated that physical activities promote positive mental health and challenged the players to have physical activities which is paramount in maintaining physical and mental fitness.
He also highlighted the importance of having Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) in the district. In every district, NYK is functioning with a mandate to provide football, volleyball and other sports equipment to 25 villages every year besides other youth activities, according to a DIPR report.
It has also a provision for block level sports meets, leadership training among many others for the youth promotion and development.
The DC stressed on the need to have NYK with proper District Coordinator to be started at the earliest with the support of State and Central government to ensure proper youth engagement and development.
He encouraged the youth to organise district level football, volleyball and badminton tournaments in district. The DC also expressed appreciation to the youngsters for their regular practice and training despite of the limited facilities in the public ground.
SDO (C) Noklak C Phuniang who also spoke on the occasion, stated that, the District Administration took the initiative to distribute footballs and volleyballs after seeing the potential and enthusiasm of the young players of the district.
He encouraged the youngsters to keep higher goals to achieve in the field of games and sport and to train and play with that enthusiasm while adding that studies and other priorities should not be neglected.
He lamented that many talented players who could be groomed to become sports champions of tomorrow from the district are hindered by not having even the basic minimum requirement.
The DC distributed football and volleyball to Nokyan ‘B’ Village, Kusong Village, Timex Welfare Society and Junior Boys of Noklak Village, Excel United Club, High School ‘A’ team and junior team of Punyaongan Ward of Noklak Town. The distribution programme was attended by administrative officers, DBs, civil societies and youths.
