2nd Modi Youth Gospel Olympics 2023 concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, December 30 2023:
The 2nd Modi Youth Gospel Olympics 2023 came to an end today with Daniel Group emerging overall champion.
The event was held at Modi Village ground in Chandel district from December 27 organised and sponsored by Modi Baptist Church (ANBA) under the theme, "Be excel in every respect" (2 Corinthians 8:7) .
Divided into four groups of Daniel, Jeremiah, Joshua and Amos, prophets of the Bible, the participants were also categorised into senior, junior and primary with the youngest as young as 6-7 years.
The 2nd Modi Youth Gospel Olympics 2023 witnessed the participants compete in various events such as football, volleyball, marathon, long jump, high jump, shot put, tug of war 100, 200, 400, and 800 meter races, debate, quiz and extempore speeches.
The valedictory event which was held today was graced by NI Kohringam, Managing Director Libero Sports- FIFA Licensed Football Agent; Hb Lumdon, Senior Statistical Officer MOSPI, Government of India; Dr Jaminda Langhu, RMO, CMC Hospital Koirengei and Rev Sng Nelson, Pastor, Lambung Baptist Church as resource persons.
As resource persons, they encouraged the youths to follow the way of the Lord Jesus in their daily lives and also encouraged them to lead a healthy life through sports and to stay off drugs and other harmful substances.
It may be noted that Joshua Group secured the second spot.