KOHIMA, JANUARY 28 (DIPR): For the first time a mega sports event, 12th South Asian Games (SAG) is being organised in North East India from February 5 to 15 at Guwahati and Shillong. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India has directed the organizing committee of the 12th SAG to conduct Torch Relay covering the entire capital of the North Eastern States.
In this connection, the torch relay will arrive at Kohima on January 31. A relay programme will be organised by the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, (YRS) Nagaland, Kohima in the state capital on February 1. The relay will start at TT Indoor Stadium at 6:30am and culminate at Khuochiezie (Local ground) Kohima. Torch relay team, State renowned sports persons, School children from Education Department, College students from Higher Education Department, NSS volunteers, NCC Cadets, Bharat Scouts & Guides, NYKs, Indira Gandhi Stadium Academy from Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Dignitaries & Officials of the State Govt, will participate in the Relay. The YRS Department has also invited all the Sports Association affiliated under the aegis of Nagaland Olympic Association, Sports enthusiast and citizens to participate in the relay.
