The winners with the organizer, match officials, and participants of the 1st Kohima Naga Dart Tournament in Kohima on April 12. (Morung Photo)
Metekhrielie Mejura today emerged to win the coveted championship title of the 1st Kohima Open Dart Tournament 2014 held here at the Indoor TT Stadium under the aegis of Naga Darts Association (NDA). Theja Meru gave away prizes to the winners at the valedictory function.
Rokovilie Seletsu stood runners-up. Metekhrielie Mejura and Vikhor Tepa also received special prize for securing highest point (140 points) and highest finish (70 points) respectively.
NDA president Lima said the NDA will continue to organize darting event in the state, and added that although Nagaland is still in the nascent stage, “we see many potentials among the Naga darters here.”
He was optimistic that Naga darters will figure in the national and international level one day. Stating that darting events had already been conducted in Mokokchung, Dimapur and Kohima, he said the same would spread all over Nagaland. Further, he said All Nagaland Dart Tournament will be organized in November or December this year.
Altogether, 16 participated in the tournament. The match officials included: Imjungmeren as referee, Akaty Chopi as score keeper, and Akielie as tournament director.
The sponsors of the tournament included: Teisobu Sekhose, ARKK Enterprise, Vuto Motors, Traps, Touch Enterprise, Gear Heads, Star Sports, Synergy Group Enterprise, Guchin T- Shirt Printing, Metal Gear, Zumvü Printing Press, Central Cable, The Morung Express, NM Cable, Synergy System, Beyond Smile, Lima Lkr, Innovation, Sony Electronic Enterprise, Café Destination, Richard Belho, Sunep Jamir, Sashi Lkr, Rutsa Enterprise, Lechan Humtsoe Photography, Nagaland Table Tennis Association, Life Pro and Lineage Enterprise.
A source stated that NDA would collaborate and affiliate with recognized agencies and sponsors thereby facilitate committed opportunities for the darters to a higher level of competition. At present, NDA sustenance is through contribution from members and well-wishers. NDA aims to promote the sport by introducing at suitable places gradually throughout the state and identify darters to represent at national as well as international levels.