The Mokokchung District Table Tennis Association (MDTTA) is all set to host the 26th Inter-District and State Table Tennis Championship from October23 to 26 here at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex Mokokchung under the aegis of Nagaland Table Tennis Association.
Addressing a press conference with regard to the tournament, the organizing committee and the MDTTA officials on Thursday afternoon explained about the preparedness for the tournament. Aosunep Ozukum, the convener of the organizing committee welcomed all participants to Mokokchung and highlighted the various arrangements for participants like food and accommodations being prepared by the host team MDTTA. He further expressed hope that players from the different participating districts will feel “at home” during their stay in Mokokchung and also enjoy the tournament.
The convener informed that 12 districts have confirmed their participation so far and that around 110 players from all districts will be competing in various categories and more than 50 players are being expected in the open category during the four day long tournament.
President of MDTTA Ali Walling gave details of various categories including men and women, both single and double, under 19 (youth) both boys and girls, single and double, under 15 and under 13 (junior, sub-junior) only single, mixed double and veteran 40+ (double) and 50+ single only besides the inter-district team championship.
The convener further added that cash prizes andcertificates will be awarded to all the winners of the championship courtesy of Nagaland Table Tennis Association besides trophy to the team champion. He also gave a brief highlight of the opening ceremony wherein Imkong L Imchen Advisor IPR and Soil and Water Conservation will be the chief patron in the program and the championship will kick off under his presence.
The convener in his concluding remarks extends warm welcome to one and all to come and be a part of the championship.