Kohima, December 27 (MExN): Team Infernos from Kohima defeated Runumole 31-20 to win the 2nd Open basketball tournament which was held here at Chetheba Local Ground on December 23. During the game, point guard Keneisalie Keditsu of Infernos – who also won the award for the highest scorer in the tournament – scored 13 points in the final match to outclass Runumole team. Team mate Kekhriesalie also finished with 8 points. Throughout the match, Infernos showed their superiority as they led the points. Runumole efforts to catch up were hindered by the numerous turnovers. Zavekho Resu from Runumole scored 8 points but it was not enough to lift the team as they trailed by 11 points at the end of the final quarter. During the closing ceremony, Chokri Area Chief Referee, Verhayi Swuro gave away the awards to the winning team. Organized by Therimave Club from Chetheba Town, the tournament which began on December 22 saw 8 teams vying for the championship. One team from Pfutsero (Alpha Wolves) and Kohima (Infernos team) was the main attraction for the tournament. In the semifinal match, Runumole beats Splash brothers, and Inferno team defeated Alpha Wolves from Pfutsero team. Earlier, during the inaugural session, Vice Chairman of Chetheba Town, Mezahu Medeo shared his short speech and called upon the players to come together and help each other in times of need and further lauded the organizing team for organizing such a tournament in bringing the community together in the spirit of sportsmanship. Zhovezo Resu, President, Therimave Club, in a press release stated that the tournament was to bring the youth together through sports. He maintained that sport is an area where people get to know each other thus building friendship within communities even after the tournament.
