Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, NOV 3 (NPN): The 6th edition of the Lotha Tokhu Emong Badminton Tournament, organised by Hi-Flyers’ Club Dimapur, was held at the Dimapur State Stadium Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex on Tuesday.
The tournament featured three categories, including men’s doubles (amateur), 40+ doubles (veteran) and 40+ doubles (intermediate), with cash prizes awarded to winners and runners-up.
Former MLA of 37 Tyui Assembly Constituency, Yankithung Yanthan, who attended the programme as match patron, highlighted the importance of promoting sports as part of the Tokhü Emong festival, stating that sporting events provide an opportunity to strengthen bonds of unity, friendship and togetherness among people.
In his address, Yanthan said elders would always extend their blessings and encouragement to initiatives aimed at bringing people together through sports. He urged organisations hosting such events to look beyond the present occasion and give due thought to the future generation by creating platforms and opportunities for young people to explore and develop their sporting talents. He stressed that the younger generation should be encouraged and uplifted through sports, adding that investing in sporting activities would help nurture future talent and provide a positive direction to young people. He also extended Tokhü Emong greetings to the gathering and wished the organisers success in their endeavours.
The programme was chaired by Pastor of Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur, Benlanthung Yanthan opening prayer was offered by Lotha Baptist Church, Purana Bazar Associate Pastor, W. Khothungo Kikon, welcome address was delivered by Hi-Flyers Badminton Club (HFBC) president Yanpothung Humtsoe, oath taking was administered by HFBC secretary Achum Ovung and special number was presented by Samuel Lotha. The organisers thanked all the participants, sipporters, well-wiashers and contributors whose encouragement, generosity and support made the tournament a success.
Results
Mens Double: Winner – Orrox Ngullie & Yilonthung Humtsoe; Runners Up – Renchio Patton & Achum Ovung.
40+ Intermediate: Winner – Thungdemo Mozhui & Yithungbemo Ovung; Runners Up – Er. Oren Ovung & Nchumbemo Tsopoe.
40+ Veteran: Winner – Nongothung Shitiri & Eniro Murry; Runners Up – Zubenthung Ovung & Rev. Lumtsoe Ezung.