Kohima and Phek Lead Medal Tally as Nagaland State & Para Games 2026 Enter Day 3 with 119 Medals Awarded
Day 2 of the Nagaland State and Para Games 2026 concluded with 119 medals awarded across six sporting disciplines, as Kohima and Phek emerged atop the provisional tally. The results underscore the growing competitive depth and inclusive spirit defining the region's premier multi-sport event.
- 119 medals were distributed across athletics, archery, Pencak Silat and badminton on Day 2, with Kohima and Phek districts dominating the provisional tally.
- The Nagaland State & Para Games 2026, now in its fourth edition, continues to serve as a vital platform for regional athletic excellence and inclusive para-sport competition.
- With competition intensifying through mid-November, organisers anticipate a surge in national-level talent identification and expanded discipline participation in future editions.
The second day of the Nagaland State and Para Games 2026 wrapped up on Wednesday, November 4, with 119 medals awarded across athletics, archery, Pencak Silat and badminton, officials confirmed. Competition was concentrated in Kohima and Phek, which currently sit at the top of the provisional medal tally, while events also unfolded across Dimapur and surrounding districts.
Now in its fourth edition, the biennial Games have become a cornerstone of Northeast India's sporting calendar, uniquely blending competitive athletics with para-sport inclusivity to foster regional unity and talent pipelines. Since inception, the event has grown from a modest regional meet into a multi-discipline showcase drawing thousands of athletes, coaches and spectators from across the state's 16 districts.
According to Nagaland Post, organising committee chairman Lt. Gen. (retd) R. Singh described the day's results as a resounding endorsement of grassroots investment in sport, adding that the overwhelming participation signals a shifting cultural paradigm toward inclusive athletics in the region. Local coaches echoed the sentiment, noting the day's results as a testament to the state's commitment to nurturing homegrown talent.
