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Sepaktakraw Offers Naga Youth International Opportunities, Says MLA Achumbemo Kikon
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News18•22-09-2026, 17:00
Sepaktakraw Offers Naga Youth International Opportunities, Says MLA Achumbemo Kikon
- •Nagaland MLA Achumbemo Kikon highlighted Sepaktakraw as a pathway for Naga youngsters to enter the international sporting arena.
- •Kikon, addressing the 'Catch Them Young' U-14 Sepaktakraw Championship, encouraged young athletes to aim for higher levels of competition, citing Naga players representing India in international events like the Asian Games.
- •He emphasized the importance of discipline and temper control for success in sports, stating that losing focus can be exploited by opponents.
- •Kikon urged players to value discipline, composure, and sportsmanship alongside winning, and to consider sports as a viable profession.
- •The two-day championship, organized by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports and ANPSA, features 27 teams from schools across Nagaland.
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Nagaland MLA Achumbemo Kikon stated that Sepaktakraw offers young people a pathway to the international sporting arena and urged them to take advantage of these opportunities.
The two-day championship was organised by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports in collaboration with the All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA).
The state-level championship has drawn 27 teams from schools across Nagaland in both boys and girls categories.
