The 6th Mokokchung Inter-School Badminton Championship 2025, organized by the Mokokchung District Badminton Association (MDBA), concluded on Saturday after four days of competition.
The championship was hel’ from April 23 to 26, which witnessed participation from a total of 170 participants — 120 boys and 50 girls — representing 14 schools across the district. Over the course of the event, a total of 240 matches were played across 23 different categories.
In the Open Category, in Team Championship Boys, Jubilee Memorial School (JMS) emerged winner in while Queen Mary Higher Secondary School (QMHSS) finished as runners-up. Among the Team Championship girls, QMHSS claimed the championship title while JMS secured the runners-up position. Trophies to the team champions, medals, and certificates were awarded to the winners in individual categories. Certificates were also given to all the participants.
Team Champions Runners up – JMS
The closing ceremony was graced by Lieutenant Colonel S.A. Pillai, Sena Medal, Commanding Officer of the 25 Naga Battalion NCC, Mokokchung as the Special Guest.
In his address, he acknowledged MDBA for the initiative and commended the participants for playing 240 matches, calling it “an amazing feat.”
He encouraged the players by highlighting the value of sports in life, stating, “If you are into sports, whatever sport it may be, then half the battle is won because sports gives you physical ability, mental strength, and the go-getter personality that helps in all walks of your life.”
One new feature of this year’s tournament was the introduction of Most Promising Player and best disciplined school. Limsang of Jubilee Memorial School (JMS) was awarded the Most Promising Player of the championship for his outstanding performance in the Under-11 category. The Best Disciplined School award was presented to Christian Residential Higher Secondary School.
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Categories (Division) Winners:
*Under 9 boys singles*
Champion – I Temsumanen (JMS)
Runners up – Lanunuchet (JMS)
*Under 9 girls singles*
Champion – Yatetla Jamir (JMS)
Runners up – Arenienla Jamir (QMHSS)
*Under 11 boys singles*
Champion – Lenjener Tzüdir (EDHSS)
Runners up – Moadangit Tzüdir (EDHSS)
*Under 11 boys doubles*
Champion – Moadangit Tzüdir &
Lenjener Tzüdir (EDHSS)
Most disciplined school – Christian Residential Higher Secondary School (CRHSS)
Runners up – I Temsumanen and Limsang Changkiri (JMS)
*Under 11 girls singles*
Champion – Tzüdimen (QMHSS)
Runners up – Sangmaichila (JMS)
*Under 11 girls doubles*
Champion – Yatetla Jamir & Sangmaichila (JMS)
Runners up – Tzüdimen Yaden & Phongying Amkshu (QMHSS)
*Under 13 boys singles*
Champion – Chubamayang (Mt Moriah)
Runners up – Imtinungsang (Mt Moriah)
*Under 13 boys doubles*
Champion – Chubamayang & Imtinungsang (Mt Moriah)
Runners up – Kenyur & Sentiyanger Jamir (JMS)
*Under 13 girls singles*
Champion – Wapangienla (JMS)
Runners up – Molungnenla Longkumer (CMHSS)
*Under 13 girls doubles*
Champion – Ochienla & Molungnenla (CMHSS)
Runners up – Wapangienla & Ayuben Lemtur (JMS)
*Under 15 boys singles*
Champion – Imchalong Lemtur (THSS)
Runners up – Shisasunep (Lady Bird)
*Under 15 boys doubles*
Champion – Imchalong Lemtur & Imkongnochet Lemtur (THSS)
Runners up – Aowalu & Tiatemjen (JMS)
*Under 15 girls singles*
Champion – Malemjungla Longchar (JMS)
Runners up – Moakumla Changkiri (JMS)
Most Promising Player of the Championship – Limsang Changkiri , Under – 11 (JMS)
*Under 15 girls doubles*
Champion – Moakumla Changkiri & Imchakokla (JMS)
Runners up – Mentimen & Suneptila (THSS)
*Under 17 boys singles*
Champion – Wapongsen (JMS)
Runners up – Wacha (Straightway HSS)
*Under 17 boys doubles*
Champion – Misensen & Arkutong (JMS)
Runners up – Noksenkumba S Kichu & Tiamoa Longchar (QMHSS)
*Under 17 girls singles*
Champion – Chubasangla (Mt. Moriah)
Runners up – Opanglemla Jamir (QMHSS)
*Under 17 girls doubles*
Champion – Chubasangla & Longmen (Mt. Moriah)
Runners up – Opanglemla & Aochila Pongen (QMHSS)
*Open Boys singles*
Champion – Wapongsen (JMS)
Team Champion Boys Runners up – QMHSS
Runners up – Alichang Kichu (QMHSS)
*Open Boys doubles*
Champion – Wacha & Aokumzuk (Straightway HSS)
Runners up – Alichang & Tatongmen (QMHSS)
*Open girls singles*
Champion – Temennaro (JMS)
Runners up – Yangersangla (JMS)
*Open girls doubles*
Champion – Merentemla & Kibangwala
Runners up – Yalemjungla & Temennaro (JMS)
*Mixed doubles*
Champion – Alichang Kichu & Kipangwala Longkumer (QMHSS)
Runners up – Arkutong & Yalemjungla (JMS)
