State scores 13 medals at 25th NE Games 2011

Dimapur, May 2 (MExN): The Nagaland Athletics Team has scored 13 medals in different events at the 25th North East Games 2011, held at Rupa, Arunachal Pradesh from April 25 to 30. A press note issued by K. Tsira, Athletics Coach, extended gratitude to Sports Department for financial support, DGP Nagaland and Commandant, 15th NAP (IR) Bn. Chumukedima for release of players and Nagaland Athletics Association for conducting Athletic Team selection.

The following are the medal winners in their respective categories:
Kuvevolu - Gold in High Jump
Aungkali - Bronze in High Jump
Shoniu - Silver in 1500 m, Bronze in 5000m
Ruulhoubeinuo-  Silver in Javelin
Nyempo Konyak - Silver in 400 m
Vithonuo Theyo-  Bronze in Discus Throw
Herangzeilung - Bronze in 800 m
 Thungti - Silver in 5000 m, Silver in 10000 m
Ketoukhriezo-  Silver in High Jump
Rongsenmeren - Bronze in 100 m
Women’s Team -  Gold in 4 X 400 m Relay
Vephili Shoniu, Herangzeilung, Nyempo Konyak