Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio closes the 25th Edition of the Dr. T. Ao Inter-District Football Championship at Ungma, Mokokchung
29 October 2026
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio attended the Closing Ceremony of the 25th Edition of the Dr. T. Ao Inter-District Football Championship Trophy on 29th October 2026. The ceremony was held at the Renpo Lu Sports Complex in Ungma, Mokokchung. The Nagaland Football Association organised this Silver Jubilee Edition, hosted by the Mokokchung District Football Association. District teams of the state compete for the trophy every year. It carries the name of Dr. T. Ao of Mokokchung, a celebrated footballer who later became the first Naga physician. In the final, Mon beat Tuensang on penalties to keep the trophy.
In plain words
Dr. T. Ao Dr. Talimeren Ao — The first Naga Olympian, India's football captain at the London Olympics and later the first Naga physician.
AIFF All India Football Federation — The national governing body for football in India.