Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Nagaland Observes National Sports Day, Honours Meritorious Sportspersons
Nagaland held an event to celebrate National Sports Day.
The event took place at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said sports help people stay fit and learn teamwork.
Officials also praised athletes for their hard work and sacrifices.
Coaches were thanked for guiding and supporting sportspersons.
Athletes and coaches received awards and certificates.
Puleno Neikha and Deep Kumar received coaches’ awards.
Winners of the National Sports Day Athletics Meet 2026 were also honoured.
The officials encouraged more young people to take up sports.
Nagaland observed National Sports Day at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima on August 29.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called for continued efforts to strengthen the state’s sporting ecosystem.
Athletes and coaches received cash awards and citations for achievements at regional, national and international levels.
Officials highlighted sports’ role in promoting fitness, discipline, teamwork, determination and resilience.
Puleno Neikha, Deep Kumar and winners of the National Sports Day Athletics Meet 2026 were felicitated.
- Who
- The Nagaland government, athletes, coaches and sports officials, with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio addressing the event.
- What
- Nagaland observed National Sports Day and honoured meritorious sportspersons and coaches with cash awards and citations.
- When
- August 29; the report describes the event as taking place on a Saturday.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, Nagaland.
- Why
- The event commemorated Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary and recognised the role, achievements and dedication of sportspersons and coaches.
- Event
- National Sports Day observance and awards ceremony
- Location
- Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima
- Organiser
- Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland
- Chief minister
- Neiphiu Rio
- Award recipients
- Meritorious athletes and coaches
- Coaches honoured
- Puleno Neikha in Sepaktakraw and Deep Kumar in Pencak Silat
- Additional recognition
- Winners of the National Sports Day Athletics Meet 2026