Dimapur, March 18 (MExN): The second day of the Mahindra (Truck & Bus Division) and Tetso College Pow-wo winter college festival started with a gush of enthusiasm as all the participating colleges were rooting for their own teams.
In a tense and nail-biting and toughly fought semi-final Basketball (Men) semi-final match between Tetso college and Unity College fought neck to neck to enter the finale where unity won by one point. Unity College then went on to win the Basketball (Men) Championship by beating Salesian College 35 - 15. In the Women’s Basketball final, Tetso College beat Unity College by 1 point scoring 5-4.
The badminton men and women’s finals witnessed easy victories. The women’s final was between Sakus Mission College and Dimapur Government College where Sakus Mission College won in straight sets. In the Men’s Doubles, Hindi College beat Tetso College. Earlier an Online selfie contest witnessed massive social media participation.
The winner of the selfie contest was Tsiavisa Nyuthe from Tetso College with 1545 likes on her profile pic which was only 8 more likes then Temjenbenla of Dimapur Government College who secured 1537 likes.
In the Debate competition on the topic “Is 33% reservation for women necessary in Nagaland”. Elizabeth Chophi of Unity College was declared the best speaker where she spoke against the motion. She won a gift hamper worth Rs 3000 from Mystique Spa and Salon.
Altogether seven students participated; four students were for the motion and three students against the motion after a rapid exchange of opinions from both the parties.
A press release received here stated that during the closing ceremony the result of various competitions was declared by Dr Hewasa Lorin, Vice-Principal, Tetso College and vote of thanks was conveyed by Shitio Shitiri, Co-ordinator Pow-woW. Vehokhu from Mahindra (Truck and Bus Division) gave out the Overall Champion award which went to Tetso College while runner-up was Unity College. The other sponsors for the event were Hisllstar Cinemas, Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, Brand New Day Financial Services, Gsports, Victor, Naga Bowl and Grill, Party Village, Mystique Spa and Saloon, Tribal Group and Dimapur District Badminton Association.
