NEW DELHI, April 7: The Naga Students’ Union Delhi (NSUD), successfully concluded its 58th Annual Sports Meet, which commenced on April 2, 2025, under the theme “Together We Rise, Together We Soar.” The opening ceremony was held at the NPL Police Ground, Kingsway Camp, Delhi, drawing enthusiastic participation and support from the Naga community residing in the capital.
In his welcome address, Jepi Y Chisho, President of NSUD, impressed upon the attending members that the sports meet is not merely a routine exercise but an indispensable community-building exercise to celebrate and reinforce the spirit of oneness among the members of the Naga community through meaningful engagements and urged that the members must remain mindful of such objective throughout the event.
Ten teams, each comprising members from two different tribal units, actively competed in a wide array of games and sports. The event was officially inaugurated by Kuolie Mere, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Nagaland, and Chief Advisor to NSUD. The players’ oath was administered by Michael Maningdouba, Sports Secretary of NSUD.
On April 5, 2025, final matches for all events were conducted, culminating in a vibrant and spirited closing ceremony. The event was graced by Mercy Epao, Jt. Secretary, SME, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, who attended as the Special Guest. In her address, she expressed her happiness to witness members of the Naga community from diverse backgrounds uniting under one spirit and encouraged them to continue working collectively to foster community strength and solidarity.
The closing ceremony was also attended by members of the NSUD Advisory Board, NSUD Tribunal Members, senior members of the Naga community in Delhi, and former office bearers of the Union. The welcome address was given by Emelda Piphyane, General Secretary of NSUD.
The champions of Football, Volleyball and Basketball were awarded trophies along with cash prize and certificates, while the winners of individual events such as chess, arm wrestling, 100m dash and relay race were presented medals along with cash prize and certificate.
Advancing the vote of thanks, Lovejoy Chothe, Asst. Games and Sports Secretary of NSUD, acknowledged and extended gratitude to Delhi Police and University of Delhi for providing the grounds for the various games and sports and athletics, the donors and prize sponsors for their financial support, the Special Guest for her gracious presence, members involved in the management and conduct of the event, players and members for their active participation.
The official declaration of conclusion of the 58th NSUD Annual Sports Meet was pronounced by the Special Guest, Mery Epao. The closing ceremony ended with a prayer by Albert N Hau, Associate Pastor, Zeme Church Delhi.
