MECHUKHA, Mar 22: Assembly Speaker Pasang D Sona on Tuesday gave away the prizes to the winners of various disciplines of first Shi-Yomi District Olympics Games at Mechukha today. 
The first Shi-Yomi District Olympics Games which kicked off on 18th March was organized in Monigong and Mechukha respectively. 
Speaking on the occasion, the Speaker congratulated the Shi-Yomi District Olympics Association (SYDOA) for successfully conducting the events despite difficulties. He said the event is small but a significant one and will go a long way. 
Appreciating the youths of the district for enthusiastically participating in the games & sports events, the Speaker said, "The youth should channelize their potentials and avoid wasting their time in unproductive activities."
Games & sports not only helps build one's career but also keep them healthy and fit, he said while exhorting the youths to involve themselves in sports. 
Asserting that drug menace is one of the biggest challenges the state is facing today, the Speaker made a fervent appeal to the youths not to indulge in substance abuse. 
Meanwhile, Monigong circle emerged overall championship with 10 gold, six silver and 10 bronze while Mechukha circle stood second with 5 gold and 4 silver. Pidi circle bagged 2 gold and 2 silver stood 3rd while Tato circle was placed in 4th place with 1 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze. The newly created Rapum circle bagged 1 silver. 
Among others present on the occasion were ADC Mechukha Bairo Sorum, DDSE Tato and organizing members.

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