Kohima: Tening Town kicked off its fifth annual Interward Football League on October 17 at the Local Ground. The tournament draws 18 teams from nine different wards, split across both men and women's divisions. The event runs through October 21 under the theme Say No to Drugs.
Sizin Rentta, the Extra Assistant Commissioner of Jalukie, attended the opening as the special guest. He told the crowd that discipline and punctuality represent the keys to athletic success. Rentta focused his remarks on the community's role in the fight against substance abuse. He urged residents to replace stigma with support for those battling addiction.
During his address, Rentta stated, "The community to help affected individuals reintegrate into society and lead healthy, productive and meaningful lives." Organizers aim to foster unity and identify local talent through the competition.
The program began with an invocation from Tening Town Baptist Church pastor Rev. Kamwang Rentta. TTYO president Bakam offered the welcome speech, and Agunkamliu performed a musical set for the crowd.
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