Mon declared Men’s Team Champion while Kohima clinches Women’s Team Championship
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | October 27
The 26th Inter-District & State Table Tennis Championships concluded on October 26 at multi-purpose sports complex, Mokokchung with Col Rahul Gurung, Kirti Chakra, Commandant, 12 Assam Rifles as the valedictory patron at the closing ceremony.
Addressing the audience at the closing ceremony, Col Rahul Gurung stated that he sees many athletes who would leave their imprint on Nagaland sports history. He encouraged those who did not win not to be dejected, and those who did win not to become complacent, but to work harder and strive for greater heights in the game. Citing Milka Singh and Mary Kom as examples, he discussed the keys to success, which include sincerity, willpower, perseverance, and hard effort.
In the team’s event, Mon District was the winning team in the men’s category while Kohima District team was the runner-up. In the women’s category Kohima were declared the winner while Niuland were the runners-up and the most disciplined team was awarded to Niuland District Table Tennis Association. Nipusi Dzuvichu was also awarded the youngest player of the tournament which was sponsored by MDTTA.
Mokokchung District Table Tennis Association hosted the 26th Inter-District and State Table Tennis Championship under the aegis of Nagaland Table Tennis Association. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Aosunep Ozükum, Convenor, organizing committee.
The results in the open categories are given as under
Men Open Singles
Winner-Ricky- Hinglak
Runners-Up- Visasier Kevichusa
Men (Doubles)
Winner-Vickey Kumar & Ricky Hinglak
Runners-Up-Seyievilie & Kelhouravi Vivian Rutsa
Women (Singles)
Winner-Avitoli K Yepthomi
Runners-Up Kesinuo Dzuvichu
Women (Doubles)
Winner-Kesinuo Dzuvichu & Thejavinuo Rio
Runners-Up- PekrusenuoYiese & Letsonuo Kire
Under 19 Boys
Boys (Singles)
Winner Ricky Hinglak
Runners-Up Mhasivi Miachieo
Boys (Doubles)
Winner Ricky Hinglak & David Hinglak
Runners-Up Mhasivi Miachieo & Vilavoyuo Linyii
Under 19 Girls
Girls (Singles)
Winner- Kesinuo Dzuvichu
Runners-Up Pekruseno Yiese
Girls (Doubles)
Winner-PekhrusenuoYiese & Letsonuo Kire
Runners-Up Tania Kachari& Elita A Sangtam
Under 15 Boys
Boys (Singles)
Winner Mhasivi Miachieo
Runners-Up-David Hinglak
Under 15 Girls
Girl’s (Singles)
Winner Elita A Sangtam
Runners-Up Sangmaitola
Veteran’s 40+Singles
Winner Kevirilie Dzuvichu
Runners-Up Visasier Kevichusa
Veteran’s 50+Singles
Winner: Dr. Juthsutho Phoji
Runners-Up Tinumayang
Veterans Doubles
Winner: Lhoulievi Belho& James Liezietsu
Runners-Up: Vitho Neikha& Dr Juthsutho Phoji
Mixed Doubles
Winner: Ihubuing & Avitoli K Yepthomi
Runners-Up: Imsutongzuk & Satemmongla Yaden
