District level youth festival 2026 was held on 14th September, 2026 at White Hall, Noklak Village under the theme ' Youth, Skill and a Self- Reliant Nagaland'.

During the festival, GHSS, Noklak begged the winner of Folk song competition while GHS Noklak village managed the second prize. In the folk dance, GHSS Noklak won the first position and TSU in the second position. St. Paul School, Noklak begged the winner in the declamation, while GHSS Noklak and TSU won the second position.

Altogether, participants from Government Higher Secondary School, Noklak; Government Higher School Noklak village; St. Paul School, Noklak; and Thang Students' Union (TSU) took part in the competition. The winners of the competition will represent the district in the state level competition.

District Sports Officer, Tuensang, Athrong Yimchunger, while welcoming the gathering, encouraged the students to showcase their talent, creativity, confidence by embracing heritage through folk dance and songs. He also shed light on participating rather than winning and to learn from one's mistake. He also said the spirit of the competition is in the ability to come forward and express to enjoy the spirit of healthy competition.

The event was organized by District Youth Resources & Sports Office Tuensang.

(K. K. Chim, IA Noklak)