15 (Fifteen) Fire Personnel from the Nagaland Fire & Emergency Services participated in the 1st All India Fire Service Sports Meet and Fire Service Meet-2022 held at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi from 22nd to 24th September 2022. The event was conducted by All India Fire Service Sports Control Board (AIFSSCB) with Dr. D.K Shami, Convenor AIFSSCB. The sports meet was centered around the ‘Khelo India Khelo’ and ‘Fit India Movement’ with Shri. Rajeev Tomar, Eminent Olympic Wrestler, Arjuna Awardee, Hind Kesri as the chief guest of the occasion and Shri Rakesh Kumar, Eminent Kabaddi Player, Arjuna Awardee, Coach Haryana Steelers and Shri. Padamjeet Sehrawat, Eminent Singer and Olympic Commentator as the guest of honour.
Fire Service personnel from across the country including a number of private corporations, Central Agencies, Aviation fire services, military emergency response personnel etc., involved in the fire safety profession competed in various sports disciplines such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Wrestling, Arm Wrestling and Athletic disciplines which include 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m, 5000m, Shot Put, Javelin, High Jump, Long Jump etc.
The main events include Water Tender (Pump) Drill, Extension Ladder Drill and Toughest Firefighters Alive (TAF) where fire personnel clad in full fire fighting gears showcase their fire fighting skills and rescue operations and compete with each other within a stipulated time.
Nagaland Fire and Emergency Services team won in various categories mentioned below:
|
Medals |
Total Medals |
Events |
Name of Personnel |
|
Gold Medal |
1 |
Table Tennis Men’s Doubles |
SI Ruovivor Yiese ASI Senokhape Koza |
|
Silver Medal |
1 |
1500 metres race Men |
SI Thejavizo Benedict Miasalhou |
|
Bronze |
1 |
Extension Ladder Drill |
FM Mhashevoto Thapru, FM Kenilo Khing, FM Vibozoto Rolnu, FM Teisovilie Semo |
|
1 |
Table Tennis Men’s Singles |
SI Ruovivor Yiese |
|
|
1 |
5000 metres Race Men |
SI Thejavizo Benedict Miasalhou |
It may be mentioned that fire personnel who have excelled in various disciplines at this national event will be presented an opportunity to represent the country at the International Level at the World Firefighters Games.