1st Asteri Table Tennis Championship 2025 concludes

Kohima

BY | Sunday, 15 June, 2025
Champion players and organizers pose for photo with trophies at the 1st Asteri Circle championship at the Kohima Indoor Table Tennis Championship held on 13th - 14th June 2025

The 1st Asteri Table Tennis Championship 2025 was held under the aegis of the Kohima Table Tennis Association at the Indoor TT Stadium, Kohima on June 13 and 14.

The event brought together top talents and passionate players from across Nagaland and beyond in a celebration of unity, competition, and the spirit of the sport.

The championship featured a Team Event with 10 teams, each consisting of 5 players. In a unique and inclusive twist, teams were formed through a lottery-based tier system, ensuring a balanced mix of players across Tier 1 to Tier 4, alongside a designated team captain. This method ensured that each match was evenly matched and fiercely competitive, as players faced off against others of similar skill levels — making every game a thrilling battle. The UTT format—used in India’s top-level table tennis league—was adopted for all team matches.

In the Open Doubles, 18 pairs battled it out in a thrilling knockout contest, while the 50+ Doubles saw participation from 5 experienced pairs, emphasizing that the love for table tennis knows no age.

Results:

Team Event Champions

Circle of Champions

Captain: James Liezietsu

Tier 1: N. Imomcha Singh (Manipur)

Tier 2: Theja

Tier 3: Kenietheja

Tier 4: Kekuoselie

Runners-Up

Ping Pong Legends

Captain: Bendang

Tier 1: Alberto LR Ruata (Mizoram)

Tier 2: Achamo

Tier 3: Zelhouneinuo Rame

Tier 4: Er. Vikheto

 

Open Doubles

Champions : Lipoktoshi Longkumer & Victor Joy Ezung

Runners-Up: N Imomcha Singh & Thejavinuo Rio

50+ Category Champions

 

50+ Doubles

Champions: Dr. Jutsutho Phoji & Victor Joy Ezung

Runners-Up: James Liezietsu & Vincent Belho

The curtain closer was graced by Dziesengulie Rio, Development Officer (NKVIB), and Shilurenem Longkumer, Extension Officer (Dept. of Sericulture), who joined not in their official capacities, but purely as enthusiasts and supporters of the sport. Both praised the growing table tennis movement in Nagaland and commended Asteri for unitin players under a shared vision.

The championship was made possible through the support of PIPI Traders and Asian Traders, whose sponsorship laid the foundation for what organizers hope will become an annual fixture on the state’s sporting calendar.

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“This was not just a tournament, but the beginning of a movement,” said the organizers from Asteri Table Tennis Circle, a community-led initiative formed to promote and grow the sport in Nagaland. “We’ve lit a spark — now let’s come together and build a blazing fire. We thank all players, supporters, and well-wishers who made this a grand success.”

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