DIMAPUR, OCT 1 (NPN): The second edition of the Kohima District Inter-High School Basketball Tournament, organised by the Kohima District Basketball Association (KDBA), got underway on October 1 at 13 Assam Rifles, D Block, Kohima.
Director, Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Government of Nagaland, Neidilhou Keditsu, attended the inaugural programme as chief guest. He appreciated the KDBA for organising the tournament and encouraged the participating teams to maintain team spirit while wishing them success in the championship.
KDBA president Khrielasakuo Keretsü urged the players to view basketball as more than a competition, saying it teaches discipline, teamwork, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship. He encouraged the players to compete with determination, support their teammates, respect their opponents and enjoy the game.
He also said the association, with 14 members, was committed to creating opportunities for young people to develop their talents through basketball.
A total of 28 teams—19 boys’ and nine girls’ teams—from schools across Kohima district are participating in the three-day tournament, which will conclude on October 3.
Rev. Fr. Innocent, SDB, pronounced the invocation, while Virienuo Sekhose presented a special number. KDBA vice president (Technical) Jordan Mekro administered the oath to the participating teams.
The opening day witnessed participation from students, teachers, school administrators, principals and basketball enthusiasts.
