Winners with officials.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 5
The Fun Tree Crew (FTC) Hornbill Darts Masters was held on December 1 to 2 last at The Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima. The event was supported by Government of Nagaland, Department of Tourism as a part of Hornbill Festival 2022.
The event witnessed 52 participants from Dubai, Malaysia, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Nagaland. In a significant development, the Indian Darts Council (IDC) has recognized FTC Hornbill Darts Masters 2022 as a National Ranking Event.
The Preliminary Round was graced by Peter Rutsa, Vice President BJP, Nagaland while the main event was graced by H Khehovi Yeputhomi, Advisor for Tourism, Art & Culture, Nagaland.
The main event was hosted by Vikuonuo Sachü & co-hosted by Oto Angami. Renowned musicians Moko Koza (INFINITY INC), Kekhrie Ringa (The Boho Singer), DJ LIL BOMB (INFINITY INC) & Zhazo Sorhie entertained the crowd.
The Event Partners included: Outloud Inc, Headlight, CSI, Infinity Inc, TGS, Powerplay India, Dartstore India, Still Films, LG Libra Enterprise, Dextium, Zumvu Printex, Laughing Hyena, The Heritage, 2K Hotel and Yaotsu's B & B.
The event was co-sponsored by Dr Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, Advisor Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr Neiphrezo Keditsu, chairman Nagaland Khadi and Village Industries Board and Keneizhakho Nakhro, Chairman DPDB.
WINNERS
OPEN SINGLES
Champion - Nitin Kumar - Dubai - Rs. 50,000 Trophy & Certificates
Runner Up - Sangam Kumar Roy - West Bengal - Rs 30,000 Trophy & Certificates
Joint 3rd - Vikehielie Suohu - Nagaland - Rs 15,000 Trophy & Certificates
Joint 3rd - Suketu Ahir – Gujarat Rs 15,000 Trophy & Certificates
Most Promising Player - Neimenuo Suohu - Nagaland - Rs 3000 & Certificate
Best Leg - Sangam Kumar Roy - Rs 6000 & Certificate
Best Checkout - Mudit Sadani - West Bengal - Rs. 6000/- & Certificate
Most 180's - Suketu Ahir - Rs 6000 & Certificate
Most Emerging Players - Sponsored by Cosmo Darts Fit Flight (JAPAN) players Viral Mehta & Mudit Sadani.
Players: Neimenuo Suohu - Darts Accessories, Kezhaletuo Semou - Darts Accessories, Neibeizothie Phillip Solo - Darts Accessories and Niketou Souhu - Darts Accessories
Team event
CHAMPION - TRIPLE RINGERS - Rs 1,20,000 Trophy & Certificates
Neikethozo Yhome (Team Owner). Players: Mudit Sadani (West Bengal), Nancy Ambrose (Malaysia), Aryan Sahu (Uttar Pradesh) and Wati Imsong (Nagaland)
RUNNER-UP - CURZOR Rs 80,000 Trophy & Certificates
Mayang Paul (Team Owner): Players: Vikash Jhajharia (West Bengal), Ankit Agrawal (West Bengal), Mahima Gautam (Uttar Pradesh) and Ajay Khalkho (Nagaland)
JOINT 3RD - DART KNIGHTS - Rs 30,000 Trophy & Certificates
Neiketounyü Solo (Team Owner). Players: Viral Mehta (West Bengal), Pushan Sen (West Bengal), Kezhaletuo Semou (Nagaland) and Ketouneituo Solo (Nagaland)
JOINT 3RD - METAL GEAR - Rs 30,000 Trophy & Certificates
Imjungmeren Lemtur (Team Owner): Players: Joshua Ambrose (Malaysia), Neiketou Suohu (Nagaland), Yogesh Dhoot (Maharashtra) and Ram Kumar (Uttar Pradesh)
