The Zunheboto District 12th Inter Departmental Tournament cum Deputy Commissioner Cup, organized by the District Administration and the District Sports Council Zunheboto (DSCZ), commenced at DSCZ Indoor Stadium, Zunheboto on 29th October 2025. The three-day event features 50 participating departments competing in various sports disciplines.
The tournament was officially declared open by the Special Guest, Deputy Commissioner and Chairman DSCZ, Dharam Raj (IAS).
Deputy Commissioner, in his address encouraged all participants to enjoy the event and foster teamwork among departments. “This is the first time we are coming together to enjoy as a team. Through this tournament, we aim to promote coordination and inspire a strong sporting spirit—not only in sports but also in our official duties,” he said.
He further expressed hope that participants would showcase their talents with enthusiasm and unity. “We have kept the events simple, with both indoor and outdoor activities. I encourage participation from everyone not only the men but also the womenfolk. Departments like DHEW and others from the periphery are also eligible to participate. Let us all work together as a team for the welfare of the people,” he added.
The tournament features a range of events, including penalty shoot-out, badminton, chess, carom, and arm wrestling.
Earlier in the programme the opening programme L. Chinglem Konyak, NCS, EAC Zunheboto chaired the event, while Veto Sumi, Associate Pastor (S), SBCZ, led the invocation prayer. A special song was presented by Sunon Zhimo, followed by an oath-taking led by Zakato, member of DSCZ. The opening ceremony concluded with an Badmanton exhibition match between the Under-13 and Under-15 team.
(Sepikiu S Sangtam, IA Zunheboto)
