DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 11 (NPN): The 37th Leo Club Inter-School Table Tennis Tournament and 31st Slogan Competition concluded at Lions Centre, Dimapur, on Sunday, with BJP Nagaland State Treasurer Kamal Kumar Jain attending the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.
The two-day event, which began on October 10, witnessed participation from 12 educational institutions in table tennis and 10 institutions in the slogan writing competition. The slogan competition was held on the theme “AI & Humanity: Shaping the Future Together.”
In the slogan writing competition, Joycee of St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School secured first prize, followed by Tamanna Ferdous of SD Jain Higher Secondary School in second place. Durga Chetry of Zakiesato Memorial Higher Secondary School was also among the prize winners. The competition provided a platform for students to express their creativity and perspectives on the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity.
In table tennis, Hanyangsayou Chang and Akithe Yeptho of Little Star Higher Secondary School won the boys’ doubles title, while Vikivi Z. Yeptho and Kivika Sumi of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School finished runners-up.
In the girls’ doubles category, Vikili M. Zhimo and Yimtisenla of Greenwood School emerged champions, while Saranya Mondal and Kina K. Tuccu of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School finished runners-up.
Yimtisenla of Greenwood School won the girls’ singles title, with Saranya Mondal of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School finishing runner-up. In the boys’ singles category, Yonggang Yanna of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School emerged champion, while Chirag Sethi of St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School finished runner-up.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Kamal Kumar Jain congratulated the Leo Club of Dimapur for continuing the initiative over the years and appreciated its efforts in promoting sports, encouraging young talent and serving society.
He said sports were not merely about winning medals and trophies but also taught discipline, teamwork, patience and the courage to face challenges. While congratulating the winners, he encouraged those who did not win to treat defeat as an opportunity to learn and return stronger.
He further called for continued support for young people by encouraging their talents and providing opportunities for them to excel. He also extended his best wishes to all participants and the Leo Club of Dimapur for its future endeavours.
The event was organised under the leadership of Chairperson Leo CA Arihant Ajmera, Co-Chairperson Leo Palak Agarwal and President Leo Happy Jain. The vote of thanks was delivered by Leo Sakshi Jain.