The 3rd Tseminyu District Badminton Tournament 2025 culminated on June 28 at Tseminyu Badminton Indoor Stadium.

Deputy Commisioner (DC) Tseminyu Japheth Woch graced the closing function as the special guest encouraged all to continue promoting young players. He lauded the Tseminyu District Badminton Association (TDBA) for their active initiatives in organising regular district level tournaments and coaching camps and opined that the it is one of the most active bodies in the district.

Woch also stated that Nagas have to develop a good sporting culture which will not only benefit the person individually but also the community and society at large because sports can give solution to a lot of social vices affecting our young population.

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Later, the DC handed over the certificates and cash prizes to the winners.

The tournament saw competition in a total nine categories including 35+ and 45+.

The winners of different categories are:

*Under-15 (Sub-juniors) –

Boys Singles

Winner: Shayhun Kent

Runners-up: Gwayhunlo Chung

Girls Singles

Winner: Kesosha Kemp

Runners-up: Keneizenuo Thepa

*Under- 19 (Juniors) –

Boys Singles

Winner: Soruno Tep

Runners-up: Nungsang

*Open Category

Men’s Singles

Winner: Bentilo Kath

Runners-up: Abui

Women’s Singles

Winner: Kenyuchile Thong

Runners-up: Avule Kent

Men’s Doubles

Winner: Bensenlo Kath & Motilo Thono

Runners-up: Bentilo Kath & Shahilo Tep

35+ Category

Winner: Khekhriesetuo Ziephrü & I. Temjen

Runners-up: Motilo Thono and Bensenlo Kath

45+ Category

Winner: Solo Lorin & Vevosa Khamo

Runners-up: Gwaruno Khing & Muzivo Khamo