The 3rd Longleng District Inter Departmental Tournament commenced on 9th April 2025 at Indoor Badminton Stadium Longleng, with Executive Secretary PBCA, N. Tialemba Phom, as the special guest.

Deputy Commissioner and Chairman District Sport Council Longleng, W. Manpai Phom delivered the welcome address, and an invocation prayer was led by Pastor LTBC, Rev. H Beau Phom.

In his address, N. Tialemba Phom said Games and Sports plays a vital role all across the country bringing people together exploring inner qualities and abilities. He further said and hoped that the Inter departmental tournament of Longleng district would bring unity and harmonious bond between the departments as well. Citing an example he supplemented how sports and games have played a pivotal role specially in bringing Naga Political Groups together even though they had their political and ideological differences. He was optimistic that this event will reflect our unity and also bring relationship between the departments by introducing each other and create loving connection and nurture growth. The event will become a model of example for the people of the district.

Oath taking ceremony was led by District Sports Officer, Kenongoto Thokhwe, while Phom Lempong Higher Secondary School performed a special presentation. The programme was chaired by Assistant Horticulture Officer, Angngoi Buchem.

The two days event will features sports discipline such as Badminton, Tug of War, Carron, Air rifle shooting, Table Tennis and Football Penalty Shootout. The tournament commenced with a declaration by the special guest.

(Manjong, IA Longleng)