{"id":487953,"date":"2025-05-18T01:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T19:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.com\/?p=487953"},"modified":"2025-05-19T11:02:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T05:32:49","slug":"kdaa-holds-1st-kohima-district-junior-athletics-meet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/18\/kdaa-holds-1st-kohima-district-junior-athletics-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"KDAA holds 1st Kohima district junior athletics meet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Kohima District Athletics Association (KDAA) organised the first-ever Kohima District Junior Athletics Meet 2025 at D. Khel Ground, Kohima on Saturday, witnessing enthusiastic participation from more than 180 young athletes representing various schools across the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The event featured competitions in under-14 and under-16 categories for both boys and girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winners:<\/strong>Shot Put (U-16, Girls):<br>1st &#8211; Menuovinuo Zhale<br>2nd &#8211; Yimsunglum Kikon<br>3rd &#8211; Pelesienuo Regina Dz\u00fcvich\u00fc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long Jump (U-14, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Mhalebeituo Kire<br>2nd &#8211; Khunse Ngullie<br>3rd &#8211; Rata Ringa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long Jump (U-16, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Apouzan Newmai<br>2nd &#8211; Sansuma Basumatary<br>3rd &#8211; Moalang Jamir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Javelin Throw (U-14, Girls):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Viphreno Peseyie<br>2nd &#8211; Mhalehenuo<br>3rd &#8211; Akieno Peseyie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>600m Race (U-16, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Neikezelhou Robert Dz\u00fcvich\u00fc<br>2nd &#8211; Kevinguto Rex Kuotsu<br>3rd &#8211; Ruokuosilie Lhoungu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>600m Race (U-16, Girls):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Vibeizonuo Yhome<br>2nd &#8211; Nichiku Assumi<br>3rd &#8211; Rokuolhounei-i<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long Jump (U-16, Girls):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Lul\u00fcl\u00fc<br>2nd &#8211; Achano Liegise<br>3rd &#8211; Mengunuo Kesiezie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shot Put (U-16, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Dziesesalie Rutsa<br>2nd &#8211; Kelenguzo Dz\u00fcvich\u00fc<br>3rd &#8211; Dzieseneizo Kire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long Jump (U-14, Girls):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Mhalehenuo<br>2nd &#8211; Dzevinuo Chase<br>3rd &#8211; Viphreno Peseyie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Javelin Throw (U-16, Girls):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Vikepenuo Kere<br>2nd &#8211; Imnasangla Longkumer<br>3rd &#8211; Menuovinuo Zhale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60m Race (U-14, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Menuokhriezo Metha<br>2nd &#8211; Mhalebeituo Kire<br>3rd &#8211; Guizangba Neitho Pampuinath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60m Race (U-14, Girls):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Dzevinuo Chase<br>2nd &#8211; Viphreno Peseyie<br>3rd &#8211; Mhalehenuo Elina Dz\u00fcvich\u00fc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60m Race (U-16, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Diezevi Meru<br>2nd &#8211; Moalang Jamir<br>3rd &#8211; Rokuosielie Lhoungu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60m Race (U-16, Girls):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Pelevinuo Dz\u00fcvich\u00fc<br>2nd &#8211; Choyhol\u00fc Venuh<br>3rd &#8211; Kikrusenuo Roselyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Javelin Throw (U-16, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Khriedilhoulie Kuotsu<br>2nd &#8211; Iloto Chophi<br>3rd &#8211; Yutsali Jingru<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Javelin Throw (U-14, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Mhalebeituo Kire<br>2nd &#8211; Nelangulie Sach\u00fc<br>3rd &#8211; Menuokhriezo Metha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>600m Race (U-14, Girls):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Rokovine<br>2nd &#8211; Kagunchungliu<br>3rd &#8211; Ut\u00fcl\u00fc Nakhro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>600m Race (U-14, Boys):<\/strong><br>1st &#8211; Guizingba Neitho<br>2nd &#8211; Alohito Zhimo<br>3rd &#8211; Ganzingba Neibu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Earlier, special guest, Roko Angami, OSD for Sports under Youth Resources and Sports (YRS) department and treasurer of the Nagaland Football Association, encouraged participants to take sports seriously and pursue it with dedica-tion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>He reminded the young athletes that sports was no longer a mere pastime or a means to secure backdoor appointments, but a platform that required discipline, commitment, and 100% effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also acknowledged the concerns about infrastructure and informed the gathering that the state government was working towards improving sports facilities, including the establishment of the State Sports Academy and other related provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>He also highlighted the importance of respecting coaches, instructors, and seniors, cautioning that overconfidence and reluctance to seek advice often hindered growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kohima District Athletics Association (KDAA) organised the first-ever Kohima District Junior Athletics Meet 2025 at D. 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