Officials along with the participants pose for a photo during the conclusion of the first phase of the NSPG 2026 in Chümukedima on November 7. (Photo Courtesy: NOA)
Chümoukedima, November 7 (MExN): Phek district topped the medal standings with 22 gold medals as the first phase of the Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026 concluded on November 7, with 346 medals awarded across 17 districts.
According to the latest medal tally released by the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA), Phek secured 22 gold, 11 silver and nine bronze medals, taking its overall tally to 42.
Kohima stood second with 19 gold, 21 silver and 20 bronze medals (60), while Dimapur occupied the third position with 18 gold, 18 silver and 20 bronze medals (56).
Although Kohima recorded the highest overall medal count, the districts are ranked under the Olympic-style system, which gives priority to gold medals, followed by silver and bronze.
The tally comprised 113 gold, 102 silver and 131 bronze medals.
The first phase featured seven disciplines — archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, Pencak Silat, wrestling and table tennis.
The Games, organised by the NOA under the theme "Stronger Together", are being held from November 2 to 14 across Chümoukedima and Dimapur, with athletes representing all 17 districts of Nagaland.
Phek topped the district-wise medal standings with 22 gold, 11 silver and nine bronze medals, taking its total to 42. Kohima secured the second position with 19 gold, 21 silver and 20 bronze medals (60), while Dimapur finished third with 18 gold, 18 silver and 20 bronze medals (56).
Peren stood fourth with 12 gold, four silver and five bronze medals (21), followed by Mon in fifth position with nine gold, three silver and one bronze medal (13). Chümoukedima secured seventh place with seven gold, 13 silver and 19 bronze medals (39), while Tseminyü finished seventh with six gold, three silver and nine bronze medals (18).
Zünheboto secured eighth position with five gold, four silver and six bronze medals (15), followed by Mokokchung in ninth place with five gold, three silver and 17 bronze medals (25). Noklak stood 10th with four gold, six silver and four bronze medals (14), while Niuland secured 11th position with three gold, two silver and five bronze medals (10).
Tuensang finished 12th with two gold, four silver and two bronze medals (eight), followed by Kiphire in 13th place with one gold, two silver and three bronze medals (six). Wokha stood 14th with four silver and seven bronze medals (11), while Meluri finished 15th with three silver and one bronze medal (four).
Shamator secured 16th position with one silver and one bronze medal (two), while Longleng finished 17th with two bronze medals.
Overall, the 17 districts won 346 medals, comprising 113 gold, 102 silver and 131 bronze medals.
The NOA said individual and team medal winners could be accessed through the official FLEG SCORE website and its social media handles.
Live scores, fixtures and official medal updates are available at https://www.fleg.in/nspg26.
