The Razeba Public Organisation Kohima (RPOK) organised its 2nd edition of Open Badminton Tournament at NLA Multi-Purpose Hall, Kohima on October 2 on the theme, “Smash for fitness”.
Speaking at the opening of the tournament, former President, RPOK, Deo Movi underlined that more than the game, it’s the fellowship with their own community that is more important.
Citing the importance of being grounded to one’s roots, he asserted the need to revive this sense of belonging while pointing out that, “however educated you are, however rich you are or however popular you are, if you forget your roots, you are nothing.”
In this regard, he also exhorted the gathering to take pride in their mother tongue while stating concern on the diminishing use of one’s language and further encouraged them to learn as many languages as possible.
In the meantime, he urged them to maintain cleanliness and set an example of being a “cultured community.” He hoped that the players would exhibit the true spirit of sportsmanship and go on to become professional players in the days to come.
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President of the Razeba Public Organisation Kohima, Daniel Domeh declared the tournament open while Rev Fr Anthony Rozu Dukru said the invocation. Earlier, Zhovi Dukru briefed on the basic rules of the tournament and Mosonyi Movi gave the Chairperson’s remarks.
In Men’s Single, Revilu Movi (11 points) was declared winner while Modosou Krocha (7 points) came second. Sharhunyi Movi and Rakovi Movi emerged winners with 14 points each in the ‘Amateur’ category while Rhuvi Domeh and Tho-o Shupao were placed second with 12 points each.
In the ‘Intermediate’ category, Mosonyi Movi and Revilu Movi won with 15 points each and Vilunyi Movi and Pulu Movi came second by securing 9 points each.
Rev Vikuo Rhi said the closing prayer while Zhovi Dukru chaired the closing and prize distribution ceremony.
Altogether 50 players participated in the tournament representing three villages namely, Zhavame, Tsüpfüme and Zelome, and from Razeba Adhoc Town, Dimapur Town, Pfütsero and Kohima.
