1 Oct : The 37th Games & Sports meet of the Mesulumi Youth Society began on 30th September 2008 at local ground, Mesulumi. The meet is being held under till 4th October 2008. Senior Mechanic, Brance Officer, Nagaland Secretariat, Kohima, Meselhitso Chirhah was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address the chief guest urged the participants to give their best in their sports discipline, adding that only through determination and dedication they can go on to win in higher levels of competition. He said that the golden years of youth should not be wasted but should be utilized constructively to become successful persons in life.
The programme was chaired by President MYS, Pele Lasuh while invocation was pronounced by Head Deacon, MBC, Neikhrolo Letro. Welcome speech was delivered by VCC Mesulumi, Welhipe Chiero. An indigenous duet was presented by Wechü-u Lohe and Wezü-u Tsido. Assistant Games & Sports Secretary, Wepre Keyho, administered oath taking.
The five-day tournament will include track and field events like 100 mts. Sprint, 800 mts. Dash, 400 mts. relay race, high jump, long jump, shot put, discuss throw and javelin throw. Besides these volleyball and basket ball for both men and women and football for men will be the events during the tournament. The closing ceremony will be held on 4th October 2008 with Chairman Mesulumi Welfare Society Chizami, Khrote Therie as the guest of honour.