Winners along with guest of honor of the closing ceremony, during the Ato Area Sports Association meet at Sukhato village on November 11. (Photo Courtesy/ AASA)
Dimapur, November 11 (MExN): The 33rd session of Ato Area Sports Association concluded on November 9 at Sukhato village.
Zheshito Swu, President Western Sumi Hoho who graced closing ceremony pointed out that society needs collective effort of all concerned for overall progress of the people and, sports is one medium through which togetherness and development can be brought into the community, stated a press release from Vito Awomi, general secretary AASA.
He reminded the sportspersons that there are maximum avenues and privileges for them and therefore urged them “to work hard, excel and avail the facilities provided by the government for sportspersons.”
Speaking on the occasion AASA president Kaviho Yepthomi acknowledged the support and contribution of all concerned that made the event a successful one.
Loyir village outdid Nikhekhu village via tiebreaker to retain the 33rd GBs Football Trophy while Hozukhe village finished third.
Dilo of Loyir was declared player of the tournament and Abel of Hozukhe village emerged as highest scorer. Akiho of Hozukhe and Kiyika of Toshiho were named best defender and best goal keeper respectively.
In the 30th Nikhekhu and N. Yihoto Zhimo Memorial Volleyball Trophy (men & women), Viheto village lifted men's title followed by Sukhato and Loyir in the second and third place. Shikaho of Viheto was named best player.
In women's event, Nikhekhu emerged as champions with Nighakhu and Hozukhe finishing in the second and third spot. Aholi of Nikhekhu bagged the best player award of women's volleyball.
Viheto village also lifted the men's event of 5th Shekuto Suu Memorial Badminton Trophy while Loyir and Nighakhu stood as 1st and 2nd runners up. Okito Chishi of Viheto was named best shuttler. Nikhekhu lifted the women's trophy by getting better of 1st runner up finisher Loyir and 2nd runner up Nighakhu. Rosy of Nikhekhu was declared best women shuttler.
Nihokhu team bagged the best disciplined team award.
