Officials along with sports representatives during the review meeting held at the DC’s office in Kohima on September 18. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, September 18 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner Kohima B Henok Buchem and representatives of various sports associations held a meeting here on Friday to review preparations for the Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic Games 2026, scheduled to be held from November 2 to 14 in Chümoukedima and Dimapur.
Representatives of the Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Taekwondo, Archery and Wushu associations attended the meeting at the DC's Office and briefed the deputy commissioner on their preparations for the Games.
The meeting discussed logistical arrangements and expenditure requirements for the Kohima district contingent.
In view of resource constraints, the deputy commissioner endorsed the use of the Indira Gandhi Stadium free of charge from the Department of Youth Resources and Sports for conducting the Athletics selection trials.
The meeting also selected the Chief de Mission and Deputy Chief de Mission for the Kohima district contingent.
Officials and sports representatives further deliberated on the revival of the Kohima District Sports Council. It was decided that a meeting would be convened soon after the Olympic and Paralympic Games to initiate the process for its revival.
The members also decided to seek clarification from the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) regarding the permitted number of athletes, managers, physiotherapists and other officials for each district contingent.
Another meeting will be convened on September 23 after receiving the necessary clarification from the NOA and finalising the contingents for all sports disciplines, according to a statement issued by the District Public Relations Office, Kohima.
