Organizing committee with KTCRCYF officials during press conference in Kohima on October 12. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 12
The Kohima Town Christian Revival Church Youth Fellowship (KTCRCYF) is all set to organize two day long ‘Fierce Open Badminton Tournament 2022’ at Grand Vista Arena, Meriema, near Kohima on October 14 and 15.
This tournament will take place in collaboration with NV Press, Grand Vista Arena, Nagaland Badminton Association, PC (Progressive Construction), T. Tachu & Co and Kohima District Badminton Association.
Grand Vista Arena, Meriema house two courts with BWF certified carpets.
Around 60 players have confirmed their participation so far, said tournament convenor Zhaviu Pienyu while addressing a press conference today at Crescent International Hotel, Kohima.
Last date for registration has been extended till 12:00 noon on October 13.
Registration fee for beginners category (men’s doubles) has been fixed at Rs. 1000, for amateur category (men’s single- Rs. 2000/Men’s doubles- Rs. 3000), 40+ category (men’s doubles- Rs. 3000) and open category (Men’s doubles- Rs. 3000).
Pienyu informed that the tournament aims to encourage the youth and the church to involve in the physical fitness activities.
It also aims to bring the people together, unity among the people and also to build a strong bonding.
Any interested badminton players can join the tournament.
For further details, contact 7629013440.
The inaugural function will start from 8:00 AM onwards on October 14.
KTCRCYF president Thepfuzolie R. Metha, mission secretary Sedekhriezo Whuorie, music secretary Avitho Chale and events coordinator Aphrelie Phewhuo also present at the press conference.
PRIZE MONEY
Beginners Category
Men’s Doubles champion: Rs 4000
Runners up: Rs 2000
Amateur Category
Men’s Single Champion: Rs 15,000
Runners up: Rs 8000
Men’s Doubles Champion: Rs 30,000
Runners up: Rs 15,000
40+ (No pairing restrictions)
Men’s Double champion: Rs 30,000
Runners up: Rs 15,000
Open Category
Mixed Double champion: Rs 30,000
Runners up: Rs 15,000
Men’s Doubles champion: Rs 50,000
Runners up: Rs 25,000
