Winners and runner up of the Miniature Boys Exhibition match after the end of their match at the second edition of the Spring Badminton Championship held at Babu Tzubo Ampitheatre, Ungma, Mokokchung. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | April 30
The second edition of the Spring Badminton championship concluded at Babu Tzubo Ampitheatre, Ungma, Mokokchung on April 29 which began on April 26.
The closing ceremony of the championship was graced by Dr Watizulu Suzumeren, Vice-president, Badminton Association of India, Senior Vice-president, Nagaland Badminton Association. He praised the Soyim Shuttlers in organizing a tournament which can be compared with the district level organization. He encouraged the association to work towards organizing even state level tournaments.
While talking about the lack of Naga sportspersons unable to reach the national and international level, he stressed that there were three pillars that is required for the success of a sports person. First is the existence and support of Clubs and associations. The second pillar is the support from parents which he believes is lacking in our state and thirdly the support from the government.
Dr Watizulu remarked that the sports quota in the state has not been implemented and passed in the state assembly for reasons unknown but he hopes that the sports quota would be implemented in the state at the earliest.
The match synopsis was given by the Chief Refree, Imomar Jamir, National Umpire, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Takotong Longkumer, Convenor.
Winners:
• Under 17: Purusungit, The Shuttlers Chuchuyimpang
• Mix Doubles: Temjen & Awala, Soyim Shuttlers
• Men’s Doubles: Wabang Tzudir & Imli Kichu, Kohima
• 75+ Doubles: Wabang Tzudir & Imli Kichu, Kohima
• 95+ Doubles: Imosanen &Temjen, The Shuttlers Chuchuyimpang
