2nd Zeme Olympics kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, December 12 2024:
The 2nd Zeme Olympics, 2024 kicked off on Thursday at Zenamyi, Bendramai.
The event is being organised by the Zeme Olympics Association under the theme "United to inspire and build a future together" .
The opening ceremony was graced by MLA N Kayisii along with Mamoni Doley, Deputy Commissioner, Senapati district and Hiazu Meru NCS, Deputy Commissioner, Peren district, Government of Nagaland.
The 7-day Olympics will witness the participation of 64 contingents (villages and towns of Zeme) from across the States of Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.
The president of Zeme Olympics Association, Jeremiah Pame, Assistant Professor in Delhi University attended the event.
Mamoni Doley, DC Senapati encouraged youths to maintain sportsmanship in the games and assured all possible assistance to make the event a grand success.
She hoisted the official flag.
The DC of Peren district, Hiazu Meru opened the Zeme Olympics.
This 2nd edition of the Zeme Olympics, 2024 will continue till December 18 and it will include various games like football, volleyball, high jump, long jump, 100 meter race, relay race, and traditional games like Stilt bamboo race, shot put, tug of war etc.