Brazil defender Arthur joins Bayer Leverkusen

RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL), APR 4 (IANS): Brazil international right-back Arthur has joined Bayer Leverkusen from America Mineiro, both clubs said. The 20-year-old will remain at the Brazilian Serie A club until after the U20 World Cup in June, according to an America Mineiro statement on Monday.

Nagaland Veterans Football Association informs

DIMAPUR, APR 4 (NPN): Nagaland Veterans Football Association (NVFA) has informed that the Nagaland Veterans Inter-District Football Tournament could not be held for the last few years due to unforeseen circumstances. A press release issued by NVFA president, K. Kire has informed that NVFA has been planning to conduct the tournament this and requested all District Veterans’ Football Associations to start preparations for the same.

It also requested the new districts to immediately form the Veteran’s Football Associations to participate in the tournament. NVFA has informed that a meeting will be called shortly to discuss the ensuing tournament where representatives of all district veterans will be inducted. Any district willing to host the ensuing tournament are also asked to come prepared with their proposal.

Referee exam: last date of confirmation Apr 8 ties of the NOA and the department for the forthcoming North East Olympic and National Games.

DIMAPUR, APR 4 (NPN): Intending candidates (referees) for CAT 5 RIN exam, have been informed that the last date of submission of form/ confirmation will be April 8. It may be noted that Nagaland Football Association (NFA) in collaboration with All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be conducting the 2nd edition of Referee Recruitmentcum-upgradation course 2023 from April 11 to 15 at DDSC ground, Dimapur. For more details, one may contact at 8837048122.

It described the transfer as the “biggest in the club’s history”, without providing financial details. Local media said the Bundesliga club had agreed to pay around seven million euros. In a separate statement, Leverkusen said Arthur’s contract would run until June 30, 2028, Xinhua reported.

He also emphasized on the need to have the passion for the sports if he/she is already in the association.

He dwelled on the necessity to have world class infrastructure in the state in the area of capacity build- ing and training. He further suggested on establishment of various sports departments and mentioned about the MOU to be inked by NOA with the top universities in the country.

Speaking on selected sports disciplines, Metha said that prioritizing of those disciplines is the key to succeed in winning the medals. “We should understand the trends in sports and suggested that Nagas should focus more on weight categories due to our stature”, he added. Metha disclosed that six indoor stadiums have been com- pleted in the state which will soon be inaugurated.

“Stadium should not be confined to badminton stadium alone but it should be a stadium for multidisciplinary disciplines”, he asserted. He also asked the different associations affiliated to NOA to come up with a road-map along with a yearly calendar. He said NOA has commissioned four films on sports which will soon be screening in schools and other events to motivate and encourage sportspersons.

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“if we live, we live forthe Lord and if we die, we die forthe Lord. so, whetherwe live ordie, we belong to the Lord”. Romans 14:8

O. ChUMthUnGO nGULLie

Born : 20.10.1977 Died : 27.03.2023

Through this column we, the family of Late O. ChUMthUnGO nGULLie would like to acknowledge the act of kindness and generosity shown to us during his short illness following sad demise on 27th March 2023 at Motsüo Memorial Hospital Wokha.

We express our sincere gratitude to each and every Individual, Relatives, Friends, Neighbours, Unions, Churches and Well-Wishers from far and near who stood by us physically, materially, financially and through prayers and words of sympathy.

We are also indebted to all our sympathizers who took trouble and accompanied us with his mortal remains to his final resting place at Pangti village

We convey our special thanks to:

1. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Motsüo Memorial Hospital Wokha

2. Officers’ Colony Wokha

3. Tuesday Women Fellowship Officers’ Colony Wokha

4. Tsumang‘ A ‘ Colony Wokha

5. Pangti Ekhung Wokha Town

6. Y.Y.A and Yondon Khel

7. Y.Y.A 50th Years Anniversary Executives & Members

8. Wokha Town Baptist Church

9. Sumi Baptist Church Wokha

10. Ao Baptist Church Wokha

11. Lotha Baptist Church Phek

12. Muslim Union Wokha

13. Nepali Mandir Wokha

14. NVB DCP Staff Wokha

15. Chief Medical Office Staff Wokha

16. Longsai Eloe Yanpoe Yanpia Eyi Okho

17. Christian Model High School Family

18. Clear Water Biblical College Wokha

19. KPA Evangelical Union & L.S.U Atozü

20. RIPSAT Naga Students & Girls’ Hostel

21. Naga Christian Fellowship, Agartala

22. Naga Welfare Association, Tripura Agartala

23. Yondon Ngullie Opotso Tiying

24. Pangti Ngullietsü Ekhüng

25. Pangti, Sungro ,Okotso Wopan Elani Oyamo Kyon

Though we are unable to thank you all personally, we remain deeply indebted to each and every one of you for the love and kindness shown to us. We have nothing to pay you in return but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Wife, Children, Brothers, sisters, in-laws and relatives