Lions Club Longsa B emerged champions of the Longsa Sporting Association Golden Jubilee cum 50th Imtimeren Memorial Open Volleyball Tournament 2026 after defeating Changtongya Volleyball Association (CVA) in a good showdown as both teams pushed the match into five sets at Salang Lenden, Longsa village. The two-day tournament, organized by the Longsa Sporting Association (LSA) under the theme “To Foster the Young Generation,” was open to Naga teams from across Nagaland.
A total of eight teams competed for the coveted trophy. Lions Club Longsa B and CVA secured their places in the final after winning their respective league and semi-final matches, while Fighting Peace and Eagles Club, Longsa exited at the semi-final stage.
The championship final went into five sets. Lions Club Longsa B took the first set 25–21 before CVA staged a comeback to win the second set 25–19. The third set saw a long rally of points from both sides, with Lions Club Longsa B eventually edging out CVA 31–29. CVA again levelled the match by taking the fourth set 25–23. In the deciding fifth set, Lions Club Longsa B dominated to seal the match 15–6 and lift the title.
In the semi-finals, Lions Club Longsa B defeated Fighting Peace, while CVA overcame Eagles Club, Longsa to advance to the final. Fighting Peace and Eagles Club, Longsa were awarded ₹20,000 each as semi-finalists.
The champions, Lions Club Longsa B, walked away with a cash prize of ₹1 lakh along with the winning trophy and certificates. The runners-up, CVA, received ₹60,000 with trophy and certificates.
Individual awards were also presented. Limatenzük of CVA was adjudged Best Setter, Bendangtemsü of CVA won Best Spiker, and Chubamanen of Lions Club Longsa B was named Best Libero. Temjensoba of Fighting Peace was declared Player of the Tournament. All awardees received cash prizes and certificates.
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The closing ceremony was graced by Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) S. Supongmeren Jamir as the special guest. In his address, Jamir said the Longsa Sporting Association has played a key role in fostering unity among villagers and strengthening mutual relationships by inviting teams from neighbouring villages and across the state. He noted that such tournaments provide opportunities for villagers to learn from visiting players and teams.
Jamir also called upon the association to revive and give equal importance to other sporting events such as football, basketball and badminton tournaments which the LSA has been organising stating that balanced promotion of different sports is crucial to provide platforms for individuals with diverse talents to grow and progress to national and international levels. Congratulating both finalists, he said the skill and performance displayed by the players were appreciated by the spectators.
Recalling late T. Imtimeren Jamir, Jamir described him as a “political architect” at the state level who took pride in identifying all villagers as Longsa citizens without distinction and worked for the welfare of the people. He urged the villagers to uphold his legacy. Jamir also acknowledged the Longsa Village Council, Jubilee Board Committee, organising committee and the Longsa Sporting Association for the successful conduct of the tournament.
The Longsa Sporting Association (LSA), in addition to hosting the Imtimeren Memorial Open Volleyball Tournament, has over the years been organising other sporting events such as the Takomeren Memorial Football Tournament, the Alemar Memorial Badminton Tournament and the Imlisungkem Basketball Tournament, though the basketball event has been discontinued.
