Grand valedictory brings curtains down on MSU Sports Meet at Mao
Source: The Sangai Express

Senapati, December 31 2025: The MSU Sports Meet, which commenced on December 27, concluded on Wednesday, with a grand valedictory programme held at the Asufii Christian Football Academy, Punanamei celebrating sportsmanship, unity, and discipline among youth and student bodies.

The valedictory programme was compered by Chapeji Chalai, while the introductory address and presentation were delivered by Joseph Adani, Member, COC .

Mohd Zaib Zakir, Superintendent of Police, Senapati, attended the programme as honoured guest and congratulated the organisers for successfully conducting the sports meet in a spirit of resilience, hope, courage, and brotherhood.

Addressing the gathering, Zakir emphasised that true integrity and dignity are reflected when players extend respect to both teammates and opponents, noting that a handshake at the end of a match signifies values that go beyond competition.

He highlighted the vital role of sports in fostering peace, strengthening relationships, and building social bonds among different communities and villages.

Stressing the importance of discipline, he remarked that discipline requires no external motivation, adding that commitment to routines such as early rising and regular training shapes character and excellence.

Among the dignitaries present were Shivin, IPS (2023 batch), Pfilo Sara, president of the Chakhesang Students' Union, Marikho O Lerina, Speaker, NSF, among others.

The football final match preceded the award ceremony, which was conducted by Hrilyio Kape, Member, COC, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Shriiyio, Member Secretary, COC .

The sports meet featured a wide range of events, including individual games such as badminton (singles and doubles), table tennis(singles and doubles) and wrestling, as well as group games like basketball, volleyball, and football.

In the awards segment, the Best Discipline Unit title was won by Song Song Youth and Students' Union.

In men's football, Tobumai emerged as champions, with Punanamei as runners-up.

Men's volleyball was won by Abo Rikee Students' Union, while Mao Students' Union, Kohima, clinched the men's basketball title.

In the women's category, Kalinamei Youth and Students' Organisation won the women's basketball championship, and Makhrai Rabu Youth and Students' Organisation secured the women's volleyball title.

This year, MSU introduced wrestling as a new event.

In the above 75 kg category, M.Hriizio of Punanamei Unit claimed first place, while Besii Zhipuhrii of Kaibi Unit won the below 75 kg category.

Several individual game awards were also presented.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by S Hriiyio, General Secretary of COC, followed by a benediction by Chohri Athili, Assistant Catechist, St Mary's Parish, Punanamei.

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