The closing programme of the Phek District Inter-Departmental Tournament 2026, was held on October 9 at the Badminton Stadium, Phek town.
The inter-departmental sports conducted from 7 to 9 October involved participants from all Government departments under Phek District, and focused on fostering unity, teamwork, and camaraderie among employees from different departments, who otherwise work in separate silos. The programme was attended by dignitaries from District administration and other Head of Departments.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Commandant of the 6th NAP BN., Phek. Muthasuyi, IPS, stressed upon the importance of sports, the benefits to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and to keep oneself disciplined, physically fit with innovative ideas and a team spirit. He also remarked that a tournament like this is meaningful for the departments to gather together and to get to know each other.
He congratulated all the participants for their active participation. As he celebrated the winning team, he also comforted the losing team by citing a quote that without losers there are no winners, and encouraged them to do better next year without being discouraged. Lastly, he thanked the organisation committees for the opportunity, for the successful conduct of the tournament, and extended his best wishes for the next edition.
District Enforcement Force (DEF) Phek emerged as the overall champions of the tournament.
The order of the programme was charged by Nukhochiyi Tetseo, Jailor, District Jail, Phek, and special number was presented by Thujosayi Dozo, the tournament report was briefed by Tepulezonu Tetseo, District Sports Officer, Phek, and the prize distribution was given by Er. Mechietsho Koza, NCS, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Phek. The program culminated with a closing prayer by Thepfuneizo Yhor, Pastor, Angami Baptist Church, Phek town.

(Kongle, IA Phek)