Organizer during the press conference in Kohima on April 13.
The 1st 10 Northern Angami –1 T20 Championship with the theme “Bat for Unity” will take place from April 21 to 30 at Government High School Ground, Kohima under the aegis of the Brotherhood Group.
The 1st 10 Northern Angami –1 T20 Championship with the theme “Bat for Unity” will take place from April 21 to 30 at Government High School Ground, Kohima under the aegis of the Brotherhood Group.
The tournament is initiated by MLA Khriehu Liezietsu, advisor New & Renewable Energy and Music Task Force. The main objective of organizing this tournament is to encourage and uplift the talents of the youth of the area. It also aims to build friendship, trust and understanding among different communities residing in the 10th Northern Angami-1 area.
“Our dynamic leader Khriehu Liezietsu together with the Brotherhood Group wants to showcase the talents of the youth of the area and also to set the example to the people that we are a united force,” the concept note stated, adding that with the theme “Bat for Unity, together we want to spread the message that with unity there is strength and cooperation of the people, when there is strength and cooperation there will be all round development and progress in the society.”
Also quoting “United We Stand, Divided We fall,” it said “So let us all Bat for Unity and Bowled out all our differences and negativity from our life. Let these be our collective goal.”
The tournament is open for the youth of 10th Northern Angami- 1, said the organizer during a press conference here and made its stand clear that there is nothing to do with politics through this tournament. The sole purpose of the tournament is to promote unity and brotherhood
The tournament is restricted to only 10 teams from the constituency of 10th Northern Angami- I, however three players from within Kohima district would be allowed to participate in each team. Entry to the tournament is entirely free. The tournament will be conducted on league (robin round) basis. The teams would be provided with uniforms and kits.
The tournament shall be of league basic in the Twenty20 format game. There will be 21 matches with three matches a day at 7:30 AM (1st Match), 10:30 AM(2nd match) and 2:00 PM (Third match).
The organizer is intending to have selection committee where prominent players will be selected from this tournament to represent the area at the other forthcoming tournaments. The champion will be awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 while the runners up will pocket a cash prize of Rs. 25,000. There will also be individual prizes.
The organisers alongside the game of cricket, are also contemplating to promote music talents of the local youths by organising glittering opening and closing ceremonies.
Among others present at the press conference included Thepfuhulie Belho- convenor, Wati Jamir- secretary, Aneiba- organizing committee member, Keviselhou- organizing committee member and Elvis- technical director.
