The 2nd MS Ahluwalia Memorial Basketball Tournament kicked off on October 26 at the JV Foundation Basketball court in Signal Angami. The first match was played between Team Orca 21 and Serpents Junior.
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): The 2nd MS Ahluwalia Memorial Basketball Tournament kicked off on October 26 at the JV Foundation Basketball court in Signal Angami, Dimapur. The tournament, which will culminate on October 28, is organized by Dimapur District Basketball Association. A total of 19 teams, including 14 men and 5 women teams are vying for the champions’ trophy, a press release issued by DDBA president informed.
IGP (Retd), Nagaland Police, Bendang Lemtur graced the opening ceremony as the special guest. In his address, he mentioned that the Late MS Ahluwalia, a veteran and distinguished Air Force officer was a man of few words, hardworking and a very disciplined man. Keeping in mind what Late Ahluwalia was, this tournament should live up to that expectation, Lemtur espoused. The formed IGP also expressed his delight in witnessing the growing popularity of the game of basketball amongst other sports in the state. He encouraged the players to demonstrate unwavering dedication and hard work throughout the tournament.
In his welcome address, Imchenchang Imchen, Vice President, DDBA stated, “Basketball is more than just a game. It is a symbol of passion, determination, teamwork, and unity. It brings together individuals from all walks of life, transcending boundaries and fostering a sense of friendship. It teaches us important life lessons - resilience in the face of adversity, the value of hard work, and the joy of achieving goals both individually and as a team.”
