ANCSU Collegiate Meet: Patkai crowned overall champion’; St Xavier bags ‘Best Discipline’

Morung Express News
Patkai | October 23

Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) emerged as the ‘ultimate champion’ at the All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) Collegiate Meet 2026, which concluded at the college ground on October 23 under the theme ‘Embracing Challenges.’

St Xavier College, Jalukie, was adjudged the Best Discipline team at the meet, which brought together college students from across Nagaland to compete in eight disciplines.

In men’s football, the host college clinched the title with a 2–1 victory over Dimapur Government College in the final. Patkai’s Thejasevi was named Best Player, while teammate Ongpha received the Best Defender award. Tovi of Dimapur Government College was adjudged Best Goalkeeper. Tonika Assumi of Eastern Christian College and Phoshai of Patkai shared the highest-scorer award with six goals each.

In basketball, Oriental College Kohima claimed the title, with Dimapur Government College finishing runner-up. Menuosichie of Oriental College Kohima was named Most Valuable Player, while Dinthai Bewnhur of Dimapur Government College received the Highest Scorer award.

In women’s volleyball, St Xavier College, Jalukie, emerged champion ahead of runner-up Mount Mary College. 

Kelilule of St Xavier was named Best Setter, while Imlinaro of Dimapur Government College received the Best Spiker award.

In Naga wrestling, Khrülhuto Venyo of Kohima College claimed the championship. Seche Kapfo of Pfutsero Government College finished first runner-up, followed by Kekhriesielie Metha of Kohima College. Terhüjavi Terhüja of Dimapur Government College secured fourth position.

Larho Marhu of Patkai Christian College won the chess title. Akivito of Zunheboto Government College finished first runner-up, while Kapu Lachu of Pfutsero Government College placed third. Mahesh Kisku of Immanuel College secured fourth position.

Pfutsero Government College won the mixed doubles badminton title, with Mount Mary College finishing runner-up.

In the beat contest, Patkai Christian College emerged champion, followed by Fazl Ali College. Individual honours went to Imdangmeren Longkumer of Fazl Ali College as Best Bassist; Sentilemla Longkumer was named Best Drummer, Moati Aier Best Vocalist, Moalong Jamir Best Keyboardist, and Joshua Changkiri Best Guitarist, all four representing Patkai Christian College.

MLA and Advisor to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and Food Processing, Achumbemo Kikonpresented prizes to winners at the valedictory session.