Advisor Zhaleo Rio speaking at the inaugural ceremony of UAVYO 10th Annual Sports Meet 2022 in Razhaphe Basa village, Chümoukedima on October 11.
Chümoukedima, October 11 (MExN): The 10th Annual Sports Meet 2022 of Urra Area Villages Youth Organization (UAVYO) commenced today in Razhaphe Basa village, Chümoukedima.
According to a press release, Zhaleo Rio, advisor Sericulture, Excise, Minority Affairs Nagaland gracing the inaugural ceremony as the special guest stated that Nagas in general are sports lover. At the same time however, being considered as a, “Jack of all trades” he asked the youths to master in one particular discipline and to perform with commitment and dedication.
He further encouraged the youths to strive forward for perfection, excellence and bring laurel to one’s village, area, district or state and encouraged the youths to take up coaching classes in sports.
Rio however regretted that tribalism(ism) has been a hindrance towards progress of the economy and urged for peace and unity; to come together for the betterment of the Nagas.
Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Mudozhoi Shijoh, President, Urra Area Villages Youth Organisation (UAVYO) while greetings was shared by Sobou Rio, Chairperson, Razhaphe Basa.
Special number was presented by Kukhoto Ringa, vocalist of Dream Magnificent Band).
The programme was chaired by Likivi Zhimomi of Kiyeto village.
A total of 13 Villages-Toulazouma, Selouphe, Singrijan, Khopanala, Diezephe, Tsithrongse, Sangtamtilla, Murise, Urra, Bade, Kiyeto, Razhaphe Basa, Razhaphe will compete in the five-day long sports meet which will conclude on October 15.
