The champions Chopsa Youth along with the organisers of the tournament Naoshelim and others at Lapa Lampong, Tizit, Mon.
Kohima, February 7 (MExN): Shangngan Chopsa Youth from Arunachal Pradesh defeated Tizit Headquarter in the final match to emerge as the champions of the 1st Open Night Volleyball Tournament at Lapa Lampong, Tizit, Mon which concluded on February 4.
The four-day long tournament was organized by Naoshelim under the theme 'One Life One Chance Avoid Drugs.’
The champions Chopsa Youth received Rs. 20,000, while the runner's up Tizit Hq received Rs. 10,000. The individual prizes sponsored by Airtel Mon for best lifter was awarded to Nokshen of Lampong Brothers and best spiker was awarded to Joakpha of Tizit Hq. A total of 14 teams took part in the competition to vie for the coveted trophy during the four-day long tournament.
During the closing ceremony, Panel Lawyer (Mon District Legal Services Authority) K Topha graced the occasion as the special guest. In his address, K Topha encouraged the youngsters to continue using their gifts of sportsmanship and also urged the participants to stand against drug/substance abuse.
Earlier, the tournament was declared open by Z Ahon, BJP President, 41 A/C Tizit, and the match patron for the semi finals was Hanjiumong Yim, NPS, SDPO, Tizit.
Meanwhile, an awareness program on drug/substance abuse was conducted by Dr Methna, Medical Officer, PHC Tizit.
