As part of the global celebration of 'Olympic Day' the Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) organized the Olympic Day Run under the theme 'Let's Move' at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima on 24th June 2023.

Addressing the closing function, Advisor Youth Resources and Sports S. Keoshu Yimkhiung said sports have the ability to change a person's life from ordinary to extraordinary. He also said that positive thinking is the ultimate solution to achieving great heights. Keoshu congratulated the winners and as well as encouraged the participants to not be discouraged but to give their best next time.

Nagaland Olympic Association Secretary-General, Advisor to Chief Minister Nagaland, and Chairman IDAN, Abu Metha shared the Olympic message on how sport has been there ever since humans existed. Sport like Archery was used for hunting. Even in the olden Naga Society, sports was a means of bringing people from different communities together. He also said there was no back door appointment or political influence in sports and any person who has the determination and willingness to strive for the best would reach the top, however, there were also no shortcuts in the field of sports. Metha also proclaimed that the government was coming up with six indoor stadiums across the state where the first one in Chumoukedima will soon be inaugurated.

Earlier, NOA Senior Vice President T. Meren Paul chaired the program while a vote of thanks was proposed by NOA Assistant Secretary-General Neivikuolie Khatsu.

(Shahlong IA Jakhama)