DIMAPUR, OCT 24 (NPN): Rhujung United, GHS (A), represented by Yansaromo T. Lotha and Orenvungo Yanthan, won the badminton doubles title at the 10th Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) Annual Tokhu Sports Meet, which commenced at the Multipurpose Hall, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, on Saturday. FAM United (B), represented by Supenthung Tsopoe and Zaremo Kikon, finished as runners-up.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, Kohima Lotha Hoho chairman, K. N. Mhonthung Lotha said the sports meet was initiated to encourage fathers to become responsible citizens and provide a platform for people to know one another and build stronger friendships. He urged the participants to demonstrate true sportsmanship throughout the competitions.
Earlier, KLH Games and Sports Secretary, Nchumbemo Humtsoe, in his welcome address, said the annual sports meet served as a prelude to and preparation for the upcoming Tokhu Emong festival, scheduled for November 7.
A total of 17 teams from 13 colonies participated in the badminton doubles competition.
The colony football matches will be held at IG Stadium from October 26 to 31, while the Youth Penalty Shootout is scheduled for October 30.
The programme was chaired by Er. Mhathung Tsopoe. Benchelo M. Enny enthralled the gathering with a Lotha song, while the invocation was pronounced by Associate Director of Youth, KLBC, Limhathung Yanthan.
Meanwhile, E. Benjamin Lotha administered the oath to the players and pastor of Kohima Lotha AG Church, Khonbemo Ngullie, pronounced the blessing.
