Team Puliebadze emerged as the champion of the Kohima District Level SPANDAN Taekwondo Tournament 2026, organised by the Nagaland Taekwondo Association (NTA) with sponsorship from the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland.

The two-day tournament was held at IG Stadium, Kohima, from October 15 to 16, 2026 with the objective of promoting taekwondo at the grassroots level and identifying promising young athletes across the district.

Participants were divided into four teams, namely Team Puliebadze, Team Japfü, Team Dzüleke and Team Dzükou. The competition was conducted across eight weight categories, with athletes showcasing their skills, discipline, determination and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Team Puliebadze secured the championship title with 32 points, followed by Team Dzükou with 24 points. Team Dzüleke finished third with 22 points, while Team Japfü secured fourth place with 18 points.

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The tournament provided a platform for young athletes to demonstrate their abilities, gain competitive experience and pursue further opportunities in taekwondo. It also contributed to strengthening grassroots sports development and nurturing emerging sporting talent in Nagaland.

Master Pele Khezhie, President of the Nagaland Taekwondo Association, expressed sincere appreciation to the Director of the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland, for the initiative to promote and uplift sports in the state. He also acknowledged the department’s continued support towards the development of taekwondo and youth sports across Nagaland.