Kethosituo Sekhose with KDVA officials and others during opening ceremony on October 30. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 30
A three day long 11th Kohima Open Volleyball Tournament 2024 (Men & Women) under the aegis of Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) commenced today at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima under the theme “Transcending through Sports.”
12 Men teams and 5 Women teams registered for the tournament, which will conclude on November 1.
Addressing the opening ceremony as the special guest, Kethosituo Sekhose, Director, Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland, expressed happiness over the participants from Manipur and from different parts of Nagaland.
“Volleyball is a game which is in fact love by many, but probably, over the years, we have not been able to develop this game into that stage where it should be.” he said. He said that Club culture is something, which is very important for bringing in sustainability in any sports activity. He wanted to see that Nagaland Volleyball Association strengthens volleyball clubs across the state. He said that Super League System for even volleyball is possible in the state.
Neikeso Zumu, PA to Chief Minister of Nagaland was the match patron of the day. Earlier, KDVA president Visasielie Suhu delivered welcome address while KDVA technical secretary Mhalevilie Kere administered oath to the participating teams. The opening ceremony was led by Mhalelhou Mere and Kekhrieneikho Zhiinyii and Atsiko Kehie as compere. Sedekhriezo Whuorie, pastor, Christian Revival Church Bayavii invoked God’s blessings. Special number was presented by Thenuviu Kets.
Men’s category
Senapati Sporting Club defeated Küsoma Youth Society with a straight set 2-0.
Japfü Range Volleyball Club defeated Kiruphema Youth Organisation A with a straight set 2-0.
Senapati SC defeated Team Keziekie Kohima with a straight set 2-0.
Japfü Range VC defeated Mezoma Youth Organisation with a Straight set of 2-0.
Küsoma Y.S, Mima defeated Team Keziekie Kohima with a straight set of 2-0.
Kiruphema Youth Organisation A defeated Mezoma Youth Organisation with a straight set of 2-0.
Blind Spikers Akuluto defeated Michazou Jr. Mima with a straight set 2-0.
Kiruphema Youth Organisation B defeated BoB Chesezu with a straight set of 2-0.
Blind Spikers Akuluto defeated Japfü Christian College with a straight set 2-0.
Kiruphema Youth Organisation B defeated T.K.K Jotsoma with a straight set of 2-0.
Michazou Jr.Mima defeated Japfü Christian College, Kigwema with a straight set of 2-0.
BoB Chesezu defeated TK.K Jotsoma with a set of 2-1.
Women’s category
Senapati Sporting Club defeated Team Ace with a straight set of 2-0.
NAYSA-D defeated Shürho Mountain Club, Kigwema with a straight set 2-0.
Senapati Sporting Club defeated MADFA Club Dimapur with a set of 2-1.
NAYSA-D defeated Team Ace, Kohima with a straight set of 2-0.
MADFA Club Dimapur defeated Shürho Mountain Club, Kigwema with a straight set of 2-0.
Day 2 Matches
(Quarter final)
(October 31, 10 AM onwards)
Men’s category
1st Match: Senapati Sporting Club vs Kiruphema Youth Organisation A
2nd Match: Japfü Range Volleyball Club vs Küsoma Youth Society, Mima
3rd Match: Blind Spikers Akuluto VK vs Bond of Brother Chesezu
4th Match: Kiruphema Youth Organisation B vs Michazou Jr. Mima
Women’s category
1st Match: NAYSA-D vs Senapati Sporting Club
2nd Match: Team Ace Kohima vs Shürho Mountain Club Kigwema
3rd Match: MADFA Dimapur vs NAYSA-D
4th Match: Senapati Sporting Club vs Shürho Mountain Club Kigwema
5th Match: Team Ace Kohima vs MADFA Club Dimapur
