Merangkong Students’ Union (MKT) finished on top at the 34th Langpangkong Students’ Conference (LKM) Sports Festival 2026, emerging as the overall champion after all three of the events: Men’s Football, Men’s Volleyball, and Women’s Volleyball advanced to the finals. Merangkong defeated Chuchuyimlang and earned the Men’s Football title, while settled for runners-up positions in both the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball events.
Merangkong Students’ Union (MKT) lifted the LKM Men’s Football championship title, while Chuchuyimlang Students’ Union (CKT) finished as runners-up. During the final match, Noklensunep (Jersey number 20) of Merangkong scored the golden goal in the 10th minute after that no goals were scored from both the team within the half time. Chuchuyimlang created several good scoring opportunities in the second half but failed to convert them while Merangkong also created some good chances of their own. The match eventually ended in favour of Merangkong, who took the champion title. Both teams were awarded cash prizes along with citations and trophies.
The 34th Langpangkong Students’ Conference (LKM) Sports Festival 2026, hosted by the Chuchuyimlang Village Council in collaboration with the Chuchuyimlang Students’ Union on the theme “Rekindling Legacy,” concluded on January 30 at the Langpangkong Tzükong Government High School ground, Chuchuyimlang. Alemtetba PA, Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, graced the closing ceremony as the Guest of Honour.
Addressing the gathering at the LKM Sports Festival, Alemtetba appreciated the citizens of Langpangkong for witnessing and supporting the event. He advised the players to conduct themselves responsibly, maintain discipline in sports and in daily life, and work towards improving their performance each day. He stated that one’s lifestyle and discipline play a key role in determining success. He further encouraged LKM students and citizens to think beyond themselves and contribute positively to the Ao community and to the Naga society as a whole.
In the individual awards of the football event, Moalemba of Chuchuyimlang was awarded the Best Goalkeeper, Meyinungsang of Mongsenyimti as the Best Defender, Temsuba of Merangkong as the Most Promising Player, and Noklensunep of Merangkong as the Player of the Tournament. The Highest Goal Scorer award was jointly shared by three players: Noklensunep of Merangkong, Takotuba of Mongsenyimti, and Arnokdang of Merangkong.
Earlier, in the semifinals of the men’s Football, Merangkong Students’ Union and Chuchuyimlang Students’ Union advanced to the final after defeating Longkong Students’ Union 1–0 and Mongsenyimti Students’ Union respectively in the first and second semi-finals.
The second semi-final between host Chuchuyimlang and Mongsenyimti witnessed a hard-fought contest, which ended goalless at full time, leading to a penalty shootout. In the initial five penalty kicks, both teams scored four goals each with one miss apiece, forcing the match into sudden death. During the third round of additional penalties, a Mongsenyimti player failed to convert, handing Chuchuyimlang the victory and a place in the final.
Earlier, the first semi-final football match was graced by Tongpangmeren, Councillor, Changtongya Town Council, while the second semi-final was graced by Bendangnukshi, Vice President, MDFA, as the match patrons. Meanwhile, the Volleyball Women’s Final was graced by Aotsung Ozukum, Proprietor of Eco Enterprises, and the Men’s Final match was graced by Er. Rongsenmoa Jamir, State Core Utility and Maintenance Engineer. The respective match patrons honoured the occasion by their presence and encouraged the players with their support.
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The men’s and women’s volleyball finals were played in a best-of-five sets format, with the finalists advancing after winning their respective semi-final matches.
In the women’s volleyball final, Salulamang defeated Merangkong in straight sets to clinch the title. Salulamang dominated the encounter, winning the first set 25–16, the second set 25–16, and the third set 25–18 to seal the match.
In the men’s volleyball final, Changtongya won against Merangkong. Changtongya secured the first set 25–12, edged the second set 25–19, and clinched the third set 25–20 to claim the championship.
Individuals awards in the men’s individual category, Sarilepzung (Changtongya) was awarded the Best Setter, Nungsangyapang (Changtongya) awarded the Best Spiker, while Limamoa (Merangkong) bagged the Player of the Tournament. In the women’s category, Sungjemmtola (Salulamang) was awarded Best Setter, Sashirenla (Salulamang) was named Best Spiker, and Toshisangla (Merangkong) bagged the Player of the Tournament.
Earlier during the formal program,Temjentoshi, Information and Publicity Secretary of the NSF and former General Secretary of LKM, delivered a brief exhortation to the Langpangkong students and citizens. He encouraged students to explore and discover opportunities across different professions and emphasised the importance of understanding marketing and changing dynamics in today’s competitive world. He stated that without such knowledge, growth and sustainability become difficult, and stressed the need to make extra efforts to remain relevant.
Referring to sports activities, he urged the players to prepare themselves to cope with competition and the demands of the modern world. He encouraged the players to expose themselves, seek wider opportunities, and pursue further growth in their respective careers.
Temjentoshi also cautioned that while many associations and organizations exist today, there aren’t any that are able to sustain themselves over time. He urged the LKM to work towards becoming a self-sustaining organization, capable of organizing student conferences and sports activities independently, with a long-term vision. Reflecting on the past, he recalled that earlier organisations were formed with a clear purpose for the nation and its people. He noted that in the present context, however, many associations have reached a saturation point, with several lacking clear relevance.
Rongsenlemba Convenor, Local Planning Committee, Chuchuyimlang and Imkongtemsu Jamir Convenor, LKM Sports Festival Planning Cum Technical Committee delivered the vote of thanks respectively.
