Mokokchung Athletics will conduct selection trials for eligible athletes from Mokokchung district on October 10 at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex. The trials, scheduled to start at 7 a.m., will serve as the 2nd Mokokchung District Junior Athletics Meet 2026 and will determine representatives for the Nagaland State and Para Games (NSPG) 2026 and the 20th National Inter‑District Junior Athletics Meet (NIDJAM) 2026. Athletes will pay a registration fee of Rs 100.
The NSPG, to be held from November 2 to 14 in Chümoukedima, will feature track and field events ranging from 100 m to 10 000 m, long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, relays and cross country for both men and women. Participants may enter a maximum of two individual events, two team events and cross country, and must hold a valid Athletics Federation of India (AFI) UID.
The junior selection trials will also serve as the qualifying platform for the 20th NIDJAM, scheduled for November 14 to 16 at Woxsen University, Hyderabad. Competitors will be divided into Under‑14 and Under‑16 categories, with birth dates between November 17, 2012 and November 16, 2014 for Under‑14, and between November 17, 2010 and November 16, 2012 for Under‑16. Athletes younger than 12 years are ineligible.
Under‑14 events will include 60 m, long jump, high jump (scissor), 600 m and a mandatory Kids Javelin Throw on a five‑metre runway. Under‑16 athletes will compete in 60 m, 80 m, 600 m, high jump (scissor), long jump with a five‑metre approach, standing shot put (3 kg) and javelin throw (600 g for boys, 500 g for girls). All participants must possess a valid AFI UID and complete registration and online entry before the deadline. Athletes, schools, clubs, coaches and parents are urged to note the schedule and report on time. For inquiries, contact 600 967 3085.
