Mokokchung, 3rd November 2026 (Nokinketer News): The Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026, cum 17th Inter-District Athletics Meet, organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA), commenced at the Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex, Dimapur, on Nov 3.
The four-day sporting event, being held from Nov 3 to 6, is organised under the theme “Stronger Together” and the tagline “17 Districts. One State. The Spirit of Sport. The Pride of Nagaland.”
The athletics meet features a wide range of track and field events for men and women, including 10,000m, 5,000m, 1,500m, 800m, 500m, 400m, 200m, 100m, 4x100m and 4x400m relays, high jump, long jump, triple jump, discus throw, javelin throw and shot put.
Day One witnessed competitions in the 10,000m, 1,500m, 400m, 100m, 4x400m relay, high jump and shot put events for both men and women. Athletes displayed their endurance, skill and competitive spirit, with winners declared in the respective disciplines.
The second day will feature the 200m, 800m, long jump, javelin throw, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay. Day Three will see competitions in the 5,000m, triple jump, discus throw and 4x400m relay, while the meet will culminate on November 6 with the men’s and women’s cross-country finals.
The Games aim to provide a platform for athletes from across Nagaland’s districts to showcase their talent, promote sporting excellence and foster unity through sports. The event is also expected to encourage wider participation in athletics and provide emerging sportspersons an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the state level.
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