Naga Lady’s Historic Feat

Aneile Kenye first Naga lady to become SEA Games observer:

Korat, (Thailand), Dec 13: Aneile Kenye has become the first Naga lady from India to have officially conducted as an Observer in the ongoing 24th SEA Games in the discipline of Muaythai here at the Gymnasium I, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

It may be mentioned that she was earlier Assistant Team Manager of two World Muaythai Championships held in 2006 and 2007 at Bangkok and also Team Manager of Indian Team during Official International Muaythai Training Workshop held in Bangkok in December 2006.

Besides, she is Media Chairperson of Muaythai Federation of India (MFI). Her becoming an Official Observer in the 24th SEA Games would immensely boost the morale of Muaythai fighters in India, particularly the women, and also the strength of the overall functioning of the National Federation.

Aneile Kenye, a Chekhesang Naga originally hailing from Chizami of Phek district and presently settles at Chumukedima Town, has been married to Oken Jeet Sandham, current President of Muaythai Federation of India (MFI). She is also President of Mewiboegi Women Union (MWU), Agri-Forest Colony, Kohima.

Source: North East Press Service

Dr T Ao Nagaland Inter-district Football

Mokokchung defeat Tuensang:

Dimapur, Dec 8: Mokokchung defeated Tuensang 3-0 in the sole match of the day in Dr T Ao Inter-district Football tournament at Wokha on Saturday.

Akum of Mokokchung scored the first goal in the 12th Minutes of the game. Lipok and Saku added to the tally in the 26th and 75th minutes respectively.

Monday’s Matches:
Wokha vs Kiphire; Kohima vs Tuensang; Dimapur vs Phek

Source: The Morung Express

Dr. T Ao Nagaland Inter District Football

Phek, Dimapur register wins:

Dimapur, Dec 7: Phek DFA humbled Kiphire District 6-0 in the 17th Dr T Ao Inter District Football Tournament at local ground Wokha on Friday.

The first goal for Phek came from Vesuhu, the captain of the side in the ninth minute.
Verazo added the second goal in the 48th minute, Sathose in 52nd, 61st and 77th minutes.

In the second match of the day, Dimapur DFA defeated Wokha DSA 2-0. Mangal scored the first goal in the 26th minute and Asian doubled the score in the 66th minute.

Saturday’s Match: Mokokchung vs Tuensang

Source: The Morung Express

Dr. T Ao Nagaland Inter-district Football

Wokha beat Phek 3-1 in tournament opener:

Dimapur, Dec 5: Wokha district beat Phek district 3-1 in the inaugural match of the 17th Dr. T Ao inter-district football tournament, which got underway on Wednesday at Wokha.

Phek team captain Vesuhu scored the first goal of the tournament, while Nyanthung found the net for Wokha in the sixteenth minute. The second and third goals for Wokha came through the boots of Yapang.

All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-president Atuo Mezhur, who inaugurated the tournament, in his address said the Naga youths have the talent to excel even in the national football arena.

He said some 20 Naga boys were presently playing with different clubs in India. Mezhur also conveyed gratitude to the chief minister for providing site for construction of "our own stadium."

DC Wokha Mikha Lomi, who is also chairman of Wokha District Sports Council, touched on the performance and main events in the life of the legendary Naga footballer late Dr. T Ao who captained India in Olympic Games.

Source: Nagaland Post

Nagaland Sports News

Dimapur district overall team champion:
Oct 26: Dimapur district emerged the overall team champion, athletics team champion as well as football (men) champion at the Inter-District Catch Them Young Football and Athletic Tournament 2007, which concluded at Indira Gandhi Stadium here today.

Winning 5 Gold, 4 Silver and 2 Bronze in athletics, Dimapur district was declared the athletics team champion while Phek district winning 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze has been declared athletics team runners-up.

In an exciting football final match, Dimapur district blanked Peren District 5-0 and walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 30,000 along with trophy and certificates. Peren District pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 20,000, besides its player Poudingai being declared the best player.

Vesatha of Phek district who bagged 2 Gold and Ngulieneinuo of Dimapur district who won 2 Gold and 1 Silver were declared best athletes among boys and girls respectively.

Medal Tally: (Athletics)
Dimapur: 5G 4S 2B; Phek: 4G 5S 3B; Tuensang: 1G 0S 1B; Kohima: 0G 1S 0B;
Mokokchung: 0G 1S 0B; Peren: 0G 0S 1B; Wokha: 0G 0S 1B; Zunheboto: 0G 0S 1B;
Kiphire: 0G 0S 0B; Longleng: 0G 0S 0B; Mon: 0G 0S 0B

Source: Morung Express