Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton extended heartfelt congratulations to Mhayibeni Gifty Jami, who became the first Naga to represent India in the Intellectual Strategy Games at the VI World Nomad Games held in Issyk‑Kul, Kyrgyzstan.
Jami competed in the traditional board game Toguz Korgool, facing opponents from Turkey, Morocco, Mongolia, the United States, Sweden, Malaysia, Cabo Verde and Burundi. Her performance helped Team India secure the 17th position alongside Korea, while she individually ranked 27th among 133 participants from 48 countries.
Patton noted that intellectual strategy games demand patience, sharp calculation and clear decision‑making. He praised Jami’s remarkable focus and resilience against seasoned international competitors, emphasizing that her success sets a positive example for youth aspiring to pursue intellectual sports.
Patton conveyed his best wishes for Jami’s future tournaments, expressing confidence that she will continue to excel and inspire many more young minds from Nagaland to step onto global stages.
