MLA Jacob Zhimomi speaking at the inaugural function of the 5th All Sumi Badminton Championship at DDBA Indoor Stadium, Nagarjan Dimapur on Wednesday.
Dimapur, October 4 (MExN): The 5th All Sumi Badminton Championship, hosted by the Dimapur District Sumi Badminton Association (DDSBA), got underway this morning at DDBA indoor Badminton stadium, under the theme “Pursuit of Excellence.”
Chief guest at the opening ceremony, MLA Jacob Zhimomi declared the tournament open.
The two days championship will give away a total prize money of Rs. 1,75,000.
Exhorting the participants, Khekaho encouraged the participants to play in true sportsmanship with conviction and will power in order to achieve success in what they pursue.
He said sports is a platform for economic stability and popularity but it will not come easy without hard work, determination and consistency. He was of the view that Nagas have great talents and that we are good beginners but lack of consistency puts us behind others.
Lauding the efforts of Dimapur District Sumi Badminton Association for having organised the event in Dimapur, he encouraged the association to strive higher to tap the potential of upcoming shuttlers by giving them proper guidance in the days to come.
