Players in action at the opening match of the Neithou Sport Festival at Chumkidema, Nagaland on Friday, November 04. (Photo by Caisii Mao)
DIMAPUR, NOVEMBER 4 (MExN): The second edition of Niathu Sports Festival, organized by Niathu Privilege Club, kicked off Friday with last year’s festival champion Assam Terriers beating Global Open University in two straight sets (25-19 and 25-17) in the men’s volleyball.
In women’s volleyball, Lamkang Snu Lop Dimapur also outplayed Salulemang Students’ Union in straight sets (25-10 and 25-16) in the opening match.
Earlier, GOC 3 Corps, Lt Gen Dalbir Singh, the chief guest of the inaugural function of the festival held at Niathu Resort, Chumukedima, said sports is an important part of one’s life as it inculcates in a person discipline, quick response and team spirit.
The general who is also a former national polo player hoped that the event will not only provide an opportunity to the youths to display their talents but that they can be identified and groomed for national and international sporting events.
Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, who acted as the chief host of the sports festival in lieu chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who could not turn up due to the latter’s engagement in Delhi, said that the festival was the brainchild of the chief minister.
Azo said that the main objectives of the Niathu Sports Festival are; to be part of corporate social responsibility, sto provide a platform to youths to showcase their talents and, to identify local talents and nurture them for higher pursuits in the identified sports disciplines.
Besides tennis, volleyball and billiards, another addition in this year’s festival is angling, with more than 300 anglers registering for the completion so far.
Commissioner & Secretary, Abieu Kire chaired the inaugural programme and Niathu Privilege Club member Ato Yepthomi proposed vote of thanks.
Niathu Sports Festival
(Day 1 results)
Volleyball Men
Assam Terriers - defeated - Global Open University
XI IR (NAP) - defeated - Native Spiker
Falcon Club Mangkolumba - defeated - 13 IR (NAP)
Eliexer Kiruphema - defeated - SP VII DEF Kohima
Anal Saidong - defeated - 5 Sector AR Volleyball
HQ 3rd Corps - defeated - Sumi Vision Club Dimapur
Odous Club - defeated - Chosen Boys Club
9th IRB Saijang - defeated - 4th NAP
(Till 7 pm… Matches to be continued even after 7 pm)
Volleyball Women
Lamkang Snu Lop Dimapur - defeated - Salulamong Students Union
KDVA (Kohima) - defeated - Zeni Kro Dimapur
Poumai Trinity Senapati - defeated - SKUD Dimapur
Off Season Club Dimapur - defeated - Xuivi Students’ Union
KDVA (Kohima) - defeated - Lamkang Karchu Knao Kunpun
Zeni Kro Dimapur - defeated - SKUD Dimapur
Off Season Club Dimapur - defeated - Salulamang Students’ Union
Lamkang Karchu Knao Kunpun - defeated - Poumai Trinity Senapati
Lamkang Snu Lop Dimapur – defeated – Xuivi Students’ Union
Results of Niathu Sports Festival 4th to 6th Nov’11.
1. Billiards
a. Martin Vs Dr. John (101 by 69. Won by Martin) 1st Round
b. S.HaraluVs Justin (83 by 101. Won by Justin) 2nd Round
c. Henry VsHika Aye (48 by 101. Won by Hika Aye) 1st Round
d. John Calvin VsHowoto (93 by 101. Won by Howoto) 2nd Round
e. VikisheVsAlunHangsing (101 by 73. Won by Vikishe) 1st Round
f. HikaVs Martin (49 by 102.Won by Martin ) 2nd Round
g. Mathew PienyuVsSamen (100 by 92. Won by Mathew) 2nd Round
h. SangaVsAtsu ( Won by Sanga)1st Round
2. Tennis Men’s Singles
a. Alfa beat Khriemetuo (score 6-0, 6-4)
b. Abijit beat Avinash (score 6-2, 6-2)
c. Vikhozolie beat Nousi (score 6-1, 6-2)
d. Zhaputso beat Kevingu (score 6-3, 6-4)
e. Vitsizolie beat Asetso (score 6-1, 6-1)
f. Mhalevilie beat Petevilie (score 6-1, 6-3)
g. Gaigeng beat Sunil Kumar (score 6-1, 6-0)
(NizhetoAwomi)
District Sports Officer
Dimapur.
