The Chumoukedima District Badminton Association (CDBA) successfully organized its 2nd Inter-School Badminton Tournament from July 4 to 5 at the Tetso Arena, Tetso College.
The event saw an enthusiastic turnout with 24 schools and 383 participants competing across various age categories where Rincho Academy emerged as the overall champion of the tournament.
The tournament was graced by vice president of the Nagaland Badminton Association, retired chief engineer, and current member of the NSSB, Government of Nagaland, Er. Hotovi Ayemi, as the special guest.
In his address, Er. Ayemi shared his valuable experiences and encouraged all young players to strive for their best on the court.
Chief Manager of UCO Bank’s Jorhat Zonal Office, Amit Kumar, attended as the guest of honour. Kumar reiterated UCO Bank’s commitment to supporting youth initiatives, stating, “UCO Bank is always happy to partner in activities that encourage the youth and is present to support such endeavors.”
The closing ceremony featured a prayer by pastor of Chekiye Village Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Toniho Kiho, and was attended by secretary of the Nagaland Badminton Association Seyievizo.
Vice president of CDBA, Kvulo Lorin, delivered the welcome address while general secretary of CDBA Er. Khuvoyi Vese, proposed vote of thanks.
The event was compered by Lungsi Zeliang and Rongsen Ozukum with Imtilong Lonkumer serving as the chief referee.
Winners
Girls Doubles Under 17
1st: Sophia & Subenro (Hope Academy)
2nd: Lydia Shohe & KevidenoTepa (North Town HSS)
Boys Doubles Under 17
1st: Kikruneilie &Satemkaba (St. Francis De Sales HSS)
2nd: Aotangit &Vitsole (Hope Academy)
Girls Singles Under 17
1st: Subenro (Hope Academy)
2nd: Achano N.Humtsoe(St. Francis De Sales HSS)
Boys Singles Under 17
1st: Vitsole (Hope Academy)
2nd: Thejasetuo (St. Joseph HSS)
Girls Doubles Under 15
1st: Zachunglo Ezung &Bendangienla Jamir (St. Francis De Sales HSS)
2nd: Imkonglemla &Maching (Hope Academy)
Boys Doubles Under 15
1st: Khriemezo & Sera (Hope Academy)
2nd: HiloJishing &Lupe Shohe (DMI St.Joshep Global School)
Girls Singles Under 15
1s: Livana Yeptho (Rincho Academy)
2nd: Zachunglo Ezung (St. Francis De Sales HSS)
Boys Singles Under 15
1st: Khriemezo (Hope Academy)
2nd: Ishan Dutta (North Town HSS)
Girls Doubles Under 13
1st: Elilo & Illika Kibami (St. Francis De Sales HSS)
2nd: Honnym & Jumikoh (Hope Academy)
Boys Doubles Under 13
1st: Tsukho &Lyovei Veilou (Rincho Academy)
2nd: Athungbemo Murry &Tumbemo Tsopoe(St. Joseph HSS)
Girls Singles Under 13
1st: Livana Yeptho (Rincho Academy)
2nd: Honnym (Hope Academy)
Boys Singles Under 13
1st: Soukho Veilou (Rincho Academy)
2nd: Athungbemo Muny (St. Joseph HSS)
Girls Doubles Under 11
1st: Kevisonuo Metha & Marsola Yinim Longkumer (Shalom Public School)
2nd: Loino Jimomi & Delphina Larka (St. Joseph School)
Boys Doubles Under 11
1st: Shepao & AkiviShohe (Rincho Academy)
2nd: Nibovi Shohe & Henmingou Singson (St. Joseph School)
Girls Singles Under 11
1st: Kevisonuo Metha (Shalom Public School)
2nd: Lichoi (Hope Academy)
Boys Singles Under 11
1st: Lyovei Veilou (Rincho Academy)
2nd: Sitho (Hope Academy)
Girls Singles Under 9
1st: Shonya (Hope Academy)
2nd: Sentiren (Hope Academy)
Boys Singles Under 9
1st: Shepao (Rincho Academy)
2nd: Misoonai Changkiri (St Savio HS School)
CDBA hosts 2nd Inter-School Badminton Tourney
KOHIMA, JUL 6 (NPN)
