Nagaland Women's Sepaktakraw Team Claims Gold, Silver at 36th National Championship in Dimapur
The Nagaland women's sepaktakraw squad delivered a historic double-medal performance at the 36th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship, clinching gold in the Regu event and silver in the Quadrant event in Dimapur on November 4. The achievement marks a watershed moment for sepaktakraw in India's Northeast region.
- Nagaland's women's sepaktakraw team secures gold and silver at the 36th Senior National Championship in Dimapur.
- The double-medal haul represents a breakthrough for sepaktakraw in India's Northeast region.
- Officials anticipate state recognition and increased investment as the team targets future national and international competitions.
The Nagaland women's sepaktakraw squad scripted history at the 36th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship, returning from Dimapur with a gold medal in the Regu event and a silver in the Quadrant event on November 4. The double triumph underscores the state's rising prominence in the traditional Southeast Asian sport.
Sepaktakraw, often described as 'kick volleyball,' has long struggled for visibility outside its core strongholds, making Nagaland's performance at the national stage particularly significant. The 36th Senior National Championship, which brought together elite competitors from across India, served as a critical barometer for the sport's growth, with Nagaland's showing standing out among over 30 participating contingents.
'This achievement reflects the relentless dedication of our athletes and the support structure behind them,' a senior sports administrator told Nagaland Post, adding that the state government is expected to formally recognise the squad in the coming week. The response from local coaching circles has been overwhelmingly positive, with many crediting grassroots initiatives and intensified training camps for the breakthrough results.
