The unbeatables MH-10, Kohima, emerged as the champions of the All Nagaland Volleyball Championship 2025, receiving ₹1,20,000 with a trophy, ending the three-day championship held under the theme “In Pursuit of Excellence.” MH-10 defeated CVA 3–1 in the finals.

The match was played In a best-of-five sets format. CVA started strong, taking the first set 25–18, with scores progressing 17–22, 18–23, 18–24, and 18–25. MH-10 bounced back in the second set, winning 25–22. The set saw multiple lead changes, including 3–6, 12–17, 19–19, 22–21, and 25–22.

The third set remained tightly contested, with MH-10 edging out 27–25. Scores during the set included 3–2, 9–9, 12–15, 22–22, 25–25, and 27–25. MH-10 then secured the fourth set 25–18, with scores progressing 2–1, 6–5, 12–9, 20–12, and 25–18, to win the match and claim the championship.

The final match of the All Nagaland Volleyball Championship 2025, organised by LL Group (Dimapur) and managed by Nakzoer, was held at the Aliba Village Playground, Mokokchung on November 6. The two powerhouse teams of the State, the undefeated MH-10, Kohima, and the only team to consistently challenge them, Changtongya Volleyball Association (CVA), once again faced each other for the first edition of the championship title, having met in the finals of almost all the tournaments they have participated in.

Changtongya Volleyball Association finishing as the first runners-up received a cash prize of ₹80,000 with certificates. Town Club Mangkolemba secured third place with ₹60,000, while Blind Spikers, LL Group Dimapur claimed fourth place with ₹40,000.

In the individual awards, Imlichuba from MH-10, Kohima, was named Best Spiker, Limatenzük from Changtongya Volleyball Association received the Best Setter award, Reshitemjen from MH-10, Kohima, was declared Player of the Tournament, and Moasunep from Town Club, Mangkolemba, was recognized as the Emerging Player of the Tournament.

When asked about how the final game went and what went wrong after securing the first set in their favour, the manager of CVA said, “We started the final with strong energy and confidence, and taking the first set in our favour showed the kind of potential CVA has as a team. However, as the game progressed, our coordination and focus started to drop. A few unforced errors and loss of communication at crucial points shifted the momentum towards MH10. What really sets MH10 apart is their calmness under pressure and their ability to adapt quickly when things don’t go their way. They’ve built a rhythm and understanding among their players that gives them control even in tight situations.

For CVA, it’s not about lacking skill or spirit — our players are talented and determined. But at times, we struggle with maintaining consistency and composure once the pressure builds. That’s something we’re seriously working on now — improving communication, mental strength, and tactical discipline. We respect MH10 as a strong opponent, but every defeat also becomes a lesson. CVA is taking this as motivation to come back more focused, more united, and more determined in the upcoming tournaments.”

Imkong L. Imchen, Advisor for Information & Public Relations and Soil & Water Conservation, Government of Nagaland, graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.

Imchen, in his address, spoke about the Managing Director of LL Group, Longden Longkumer. He remarked that he had always known Longden as a great musician and had not expected his involvement In organizing a public service event of such scale. Commending Longden’s initiative in organizing the All Nagaland Volleyball Championship 2025, Imchen described it as a significant achievement and lauded his commendable organizational skills.

He noted that while many spectators enjoy the matches, there are always people working tirelessly behind the scenes to make such an event possible. Commenting on the participation of 18 teams from across the State, Imchen acknowledged that it was not an easy task to bring them together, as coordination and communication with various teams require personal connections and strong relationships. He further expressed his appreciation that Longden had brought such a grand platform to his native village, beautiful Aliba village.

Imchen remarked that all the participating teams must have displayed remarkable performances, and what also stood out most was the effort and hospitality shown by the citizens of Aliba village, which he described as “a living expression of civilization.”

Despite being unwell, down with fever, Imchen said he attended the event out of his deep affection for Aliba village and in support of Longden Longkumer’s dedication.

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Concluding his speech, Imchen congratulated all 18 participating teams, especially those who made it to the final stage. He said every team was a champion in the All Nagaland Volleyball Championship 2025 and hoped that the goodwill and positive spirit they brought with them would be left behind as a memory in Aliba village.

Managing Director of LL Group, Longden Longkumer, in his brief address, acknowledged everyone who contributed and participated in the All Nagaland Volleyball Championship 2025 organised by LL Group and managed by Nakzoer. He thanked all the 18 participating teams from different tribes across Nagaland for having faith in the organisers. He also acknowledged the Aliba Village Council for giving permission to hold the tournament.

He said, “Just like our fingers are not matching equally, you must have experienced both positive and negative things, which is the way of the world.” He further added that if anyone was not satisfied, especially those who came from outside Mokokchung, they offer their apologies.

He also acknowledged the Nakzoer event management team for their work over the three days, the neighbouring villages for their support, the security personnel, and the youths for their help. He said that this event has been an encouragement and that they will try to organise it even better in the coming days.

The Pangti Volleyball Team from Wokha, in an interaction with Nagaland Tribune, shared that they reached the quarterfinals of the tournament, where they were defeated by Blind Spikers (LL Group). Along the way, they had faced teams such as Chester’s Club, Akuluto, Defying Gravity Ghaspani, The Ribels, Settsü, and others.

When asked about facing CVA and MH-10, the team said they did not meet them in this tournament but have encountered them in other competitions, including the Imchaba Masters Memorial Trophy and the Luke Sasong Trophy. They confirmed that they plan to participate in this year’s Luke Sasong Trophy.

The team expressed admiration for both CVA and MH-10, noting that some players are big fans of MH-10 while others support CVA. They added that volleyball is popular in their area and that players, driven by their love for the sport, are enthusiastic about coming to Mokokchung, where volleyball has gained prominence.