2017 Nagaland Olympic Games Explained

1st Olympic Games
Host City:Dimapur
Chümoukedima
Country:India
Opened By:Padmanabha Acharya (Governor of Nagaland)
Opening:13 December 2017
Closing:19 December 2017
Closed By:T. R. Zeliang (Chief Minister of Nagaland)
Stadium:DDSC Stadium
Next:2nd

The 1st Nagaland Olympic Games was a multi-sport event held from 13 to 19 December 2017 in Dimapur.[1] [2] The participating delegations included 11 delegations from all districts under Nagaland. A total of 1,380 athletes from the 11 Districts of Nagaland competed in 12 sports and disciplines.[3]

Kohima led the final medal tally, followed by Dimapur in second place, and Phek in third place. The Games was co-hosted by Chümoukedima.[4]

Sports

There were a total of 12 sports at the 1st Nagaland Olympic & Paralympic Games.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kohima champions of 1st Nagaland Olympics. 16 December 2017. Nagaland Post. 23 May 2023.
  2. Web site: 1st Nagaland Olympics from December 13. 10 December 2017. NE Now. 23 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Nagaland holds first state Olympics in Dimapur. 21 December 2017. Business Standard. 23 May 2023.
  4. Web site: 1st Nagaland Olympics: With 96 medals Kohima is the overall champion. 16 December 2017. The Morung Express. 23 May 2023.