The 2nd Edition of the Inter-School Volleyball League 2026 concluded at the Public Ground, Wokha, on August 29, with Gilgal School Wokha and Isaiah Ability Higher Secondary School emerging champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively.

The tournament was organised by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland, in collaboration with the Wokha District Volleyball Association, under the theme, “Play with Passion, Win with Respect.”

A total of nine schools competed in the boys’ category, while six schools participated in the girls’ category.

In the girls’ category, Gilgal School Wokha emerged as champions, while St. Peter School Wokha finished as runners-up. In the boys’ category, Isaiah Ability Higher Secondary School clinched the championship title, with St. Peter School finishing as runners-up.

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Little Angels School received the Best Discipline award in the boys’ category, while Santsuo School was adjudged the Best Disciplined team in the girls’ category.

Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, K Mhathung Tsanglao, who attended the closing ceremony as the special guest, encouraged students to take sports seriously as an important part of their co-curricular activities.

He urged the participants to play with dedication, discipline and respect for their opponents, while also developing the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship.

The Deputy Commissioner encouraged students to actively participate in sporting activities rather than remain idle, stating that consistent effort and dedication could provide opportunities to compete at higher levels and even represent the nation in the future.

He also conveyed his best wishes to all the participating students and encouraged greater participation in sports.