Sports secretary of NSUB Shepou L leading the oath-taking ceremony at a two-day sports meet organised by NSUB at the Don Bosco College in Bangalore.
Dimapur, November 7 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Union Bangalore (NSUB) organised a two-day sports meet on October 31 and November 1 at the Don Bosco College in Bangalore.
The sports meet brought together hundreds of students, working professionals and families from various Naga sub-units and tribal unions for two days of competitive sportsmanship, unity and cultural pride, stated a press release received here.
The event commenced with an opening ceremony featuring the NSUB anthem, followed by an invocation prayer by Pastor Nikato Yeptho, NCF Bangalore while the NSUB President, Eli Nungsangmongla Ozukum, delivered the greetings.
The ceremony included inspiring addresses by Rajesh A M, IFS, Joint Resident Commissioner, Government of Manipur (Liaison Office, Bengaluru) and Tesongty Hopson Monsang, Chief Office Superintendent (Former Inspector, Railway Protection Force) South Western Railways, Bengaluru.
The official oath-taking was led sports secretary of NSUB Shepou L and the event was formally declared open by Fr. Dr. Geo Kalladanthiyil SDB, Principal, Don Bosco College, who also shared words of encouragement with the gathered athletes and supporters.
The two-day meet featured a variety of outdoor sports which included football, basketball, volleyball, women penalty shoot, chess, carom, track and field events, tug of war, cock fight, push-ups, shot put and the popular pork fat eating competition, which it stated was a cultural highlight celebrating endurance and traditional Naga strength.
The tournament concluded with Poumai Naga Tsiidoumai Me Bangalore (PNTMB) bagging the overall champion while Tangkhul Naga Welfare Society Bengaluru (TNWSB) bagged the runner-up title.
Mao Students' Union Bangalore (MSUB) received the Best Disciplined Team while Poumai Naga Tsiidoumai Me Bangalore (PNTMB) further got recognition for best attendance.
The event was sponsored by Zingron Restaurant and co-sponsored by Seven Sisters Pitstop; Bangalore Baptist Hospital and Sakra World Hospital served as the healthcare partners and Melita Luxury Skincare as the SPF partner.
