Ato Puro with others after opening ceremony on September 2.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 2
The 1st Kohima district Futsal Championship kicked off today at L. Viluo FIFA Pro Turf at Meriema. It was formally inaugurated by Ato Puro, PA to advisor Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Nagaland.
Eight teams- Lhouchalie FC, Amigos FC, Sechü Zubza FC, Sechü Zubza FC Youth, A Yhome FC (A), A Yhome FC (B) Zasivi FC Jotsoma and Circle FC Meriema have advanced to the quarter finals.
The group matches were decided from a 20 minute game. Beginning from the quarter finals, which is scheduled from 11:30am on Saturday, the matches will be decided from a 30 minute match each.
For six matches that were played on Friday, the 'man of the match' prizes were awarded to Kevizakie Ciesotsu (Circle FC), Kevisanyü Peseyie (Zasivi FC), Noune Medoze (Lhouchalie FC), Radove (Team MODS), Mhasikhotuo (Lhouchalie FC), and Shürhosul Zhotso (Sechü Zubza FC).
Earlier, during the formal opening ceremony, Dzieseneituo Belho delivered welcome address.
The closing ceremony on September 3, will be graced by Angami Sports Association (ASA) president Lhoubeizo Mere Kesiyie.
The winner of the championship will represent the district at the upcoming Nagaland Futsal championship.
The winner will walk away with a cash prize of Rs 30,000 along with trophy, certificates and citation. The runner up team will receive Rs 20,000 along with certificates and citation.
