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Sports Competitions: Commemorating the Naga Traditional New Year Festival

16 January 2025
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2025-01-16 15:48

Commemorating the Naga Traditional New Year Festival, sports competitions were held at Shwepyitha sports stadium in Naga Self-Administrative Zone of Sagaing Region in the morning of 15th January.

Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Min Thein Zan along with relevant officials enjoyed sports events and awarded the winners. The volleyball events took place from 12th to 14th January with the participation of 12 teams for men’s event and 4 for women’s.

Likewise, 20 teams participated in Sepak Takraw event which was held from 10th to 14th January. In addition, the Mini Marathon event was held on January 14 with the participation of 123 runners.

On 15th January, the Greasy Pole Climbing and Tug-of-War competitions were held as part of the festivities for the New Year celebration. Visitors from various Naga tribe villages enjoyed the festive events joyfully.

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