Promoting Sportsmen and Basketball

Courtesy : Morung Express News

Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur proudly hosted a two-day Inter School Basketball Tournament today, in commemoration of its 50th anniversary. At the newly constructed basketball court in the school campus, Greenwood Higher Secondary School. St. Mary Montessori School, St. Joseph School Chumukedima, Don Bosco School, North Town Higher Secondary School Chumukedima, Christina Memorial School, Patkai School and Holy Cross School and the host school took part in lively and competitive matches.

The inaugural ceremony began with Chairperson V.A. Jose, Supervisor CHSS encouraging all the students to bond in the spirit of equality and team play. This was followed by invocation by Rev. Vilodi Sakhrie, Pastor, Town Baptist Church.

Welcoming the attendees, Patricia Zhimomi, Vice-Principal, CHSS also highlighted that the initiative to host the Inter School Basketball Tournament was to foster better relationship between different schools and its students. “This weekend is going to be a great and wonderful one, and we warmly welcome all the school and their students who have responded warmly to our invitation,” she said. She also passed acknowledgment and gratefulness to the pioneers who had laid the foundation of CHSS. Also welcoming the CHSS alumnus attending the event, she said, “We hope to take you down memory lane today”.

Rovi Sangma, Deputy Intelligence Officer and an alumnus of CHSS was the chief guest for the tournament. In his address, he remarked, “I am proud to say that the school has grown from its humble beginnings to what it is today. I have many fond memories as a student here.” To the students, he shared, “I believe that sports helps young minds to be disciplined, teaches respect, and the right attitude, and sportsmanship. It can be a guiding factor in all spheres of life.” He concluded by wishing everyone, “Enjoy the tournament and May the best team win.”

Before the official commencement, the teams were led in Oath Taking by Bikram Naik, Sports Secretary, CHSS, after which the tournament was thrown open by the chief guest.

The young players showcased their talent in true spirit and grit with exemplary performances.