A one-day open road bicycle rally billed as ‘Rally of Phek’ will take place on November 4 to commemorate 50 years of Phek district. Prominent riders like Ronel Khundrakpam (National medalist), Shiven (2times national championship), Ashish Sharpa (current U-23 national champion) and Thotmachan Awangshi (National medalist) have confirmed their participation. The rally will start from Glory Peak, Pfutsero and culminate at Phek town.
The rally is organized by Phek District Golden Jubilee Event Committee and sponsored by Department of Tourism, Nagaland. For queries and online registration, one can dial +91 9366277630. The last date of registration is October 30 and the rally is open category for 15 years and above.
The winner will receive Rs 70,000 while 2nd and 3rd place will get Rs 40,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively.
There will be 10 consolation prizes of Rs 5000 each. The rally will be flagged off by MLA Dr. Neisatuo Mero at 10:00 AM from Pfutsero
The prize distribution ceremony will take place at Phek town on November 4 at Pkek town at 1:00 pm.
The programme will be chaired by Ruopfukuotuo Noudi, ADC and PTC administrator and race report will be given by Neitho Khamo, while S. Peter Trakha, District Tourism Officer will deliver a short speech. Kuko Mero, Deputy Commissioner Phek will give away prize to the winners and the vote of thanks will be proposed by Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) president Vezuhii Keyho.