As a part of Sports Diplomacy programme, Nagaland’s H
Kajiiloni Krichena has been selected to undergo the Global Sports Mentoring
Program (GSMP).
Besides, 16 other women from diverse sports
backgrounds representing the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cape
Verde, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kosovo,
Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Samoa, Uganda and Uzbekistan have been selected.
Kajiiloni was nominated for the programme by Nagaland
Olympic Association secretary general and US State Department’s International
Visitor Leadership Program alumnus Abu Metha, informed Nagaland Olympic
Association (NOA).
Previously, Kajiiloni was nominated by the Indian
Olympic Association (IOA) to undergo a Masters in Global Sports Management from
Seoul National University, South Korea.
She is currently working as Sports Operations Officer
in the Nagaland Olympic Association and had worked with multiple sports
federations and has been part of the organisation of World Championships, World
Cup and International Sports Events.
“Her participation in the GSPM is an important feather
for Sports in Nagaland and she will surely continue to make significant
contributions in our sports journey in the years to come”, stated NOA. The NOA
congratulated Kajiiloni and wished her all success.
The Nagaland Olympic Association has extended its
appreciation to the US Consulate in Kolkata, the US Embassy in Bharat and the
American Centre in Kolkata for accepting the nomination positively and
expressed gratitude for partnering with the sports fraternity of Nagaland.
The GSPM is a program of Sports Diplomacy under the
United States Government and is in partnership with ESPN, pairs emerging
leaders from various countries with female senior executives at top US
organizations for a five-week mentorship program aimed at creating positive
change in their communities.
The program focuses on team-building, social
entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership and action planning.
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