DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): SportsMatrix.in, a homegrown digital sports platform developed in Nagaland, is serving as the official technology partner of the 25th Dr. T. Ao Trophy Inter-District Football Championship 2026, providing match statistics and player-performance data throughout the tournament.
The platform is recording match statistics and making information on goals, assists, disciplinary records and individual player contributions accessible to football fans, coaches, scouts and other stakeholders through its website, sportsmatrix.in.
Through its browser-based platform, SportsMatrix.in enables supporters to follow match statistics during games and revisit the figures after full-time. It also allows fans to monitor leading scorers and assist providers, compare team performances and track players making an impact in the competition.
Beyond fan engagement, the platform aims to provide useful statistical information for coaches and technical teams to review performances, assess attacking and defensive contributions, identify strengths and weaknesses, and support tactical preparation.
The data may also assist scouts and talent-identification professionals in identifying emerging players and evaluating performances across teams. The platform, however, emphasises that statistics are only one component of player assessment and are most useful when considered alongside live observation and technical evaluation. SportsMatrix.in is designed and developed in Nagaland by Zeliang Codetech Private Limited, a homegrown technology start-up seeking to connect digital innovation with the region’s sporting ecosystem. The platform’s involvement in the Dr. T. Ao Trophy reflects an effort to make structured match information more accessible beyond the stadium and matchday, while demonstrating the potential of locally developed technology to support sports coverage and talent identification.
According to player statistics available as of October 20, Imnatoshi of Mokokchung District led the listed goal scorers with six goals. Yibenthung Ezung of Wokha, Atopu of Zunheboto, Kevizakie Ciesotsu of Kohima and Longkhoi of Noklak were among the players with four goals each.
In the assist standings, Pulovi of Zunheboto and Yongsen of Mokokchung led with three assists apiece. In the team standings, Mon District completed its Group A campaign unbeaten, winning all four matches to finish with 12 points. Kohima District led Group B after winning its opening two fixtures, while Wokha district topped the completed Group C standings with seven points. Phek district finished Group D with three wins from three matches. SportsMatrix.in has invited fans, players, coaches, scouts and other football enthusiasts to visit its website to follow match statistics and track team and individual performances as the tournament progresses towards its conclusion.
Thursday, October 22, 2026