DIMAPUR, NOV 12 (NPN): Fernwood School, Kohima emerged as the champions of the boys’ category, while Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Kohima secured the girls’ title at the 2nd Autumn Basketball Inter-School & Higher Secondary School Tournament, which concluded on November 12.
In the boys’ final, Fernwood School, Kohima defeated Dainty Buds School, Kohima to lift the championship trophy, with Dainty Buds finishing as runners-up. In the girls’ category, Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Kohima claimed the title, while Don Bosco School, Dimapur finished as runners-up.
The three-day tournament, held from November 10 to 12, was organised by the Don Bosco Sports Academy (DBSA) in collaboration with the Dimapur District Basketball Association (DDBA). The event witnessed participation from 28 teams from across Nagaland, highlighting the growing popularity of basketball among school students in the state.
Speaking during the closing programme, honorary secretary of the Nagaland Basketball Association (NBA) and president of DDBA, Sentiningsang Longkumer, said the tournament provides a bigger platform for students in Nagaland to showcase their talent. He expressed optimism that the annual event would continue to expand and attract more schools in the years ahead.
Delivering the concluding remarks, Coordinator of DBSA, Fr. Daniel Gangmei, congratulated the participating teams and offered prayers for the students before their departure.
