The Senapati Sporting Club has won 11th Kohima Open Volleyball Tournament in both the Men’s and the Women’s categories. The three-day tournament was organised by the Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) under the theme “Transcending through Sports” and was conducted at IG Stadium from 30th October to 1st November 2024.
Senapati Sporting Club from Manipur won the champion title under Men’s Category and received a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh.
Senapati Sporting Club lifted the champion title after defeating Kiruphema Youth Organisation-B in the final with the winning match point of 25-23, 25-21, 25-18.
Runner-up Kiruphema Youth Organisation-B has been awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.
Losing semi finalists Blind Spikers Akuluto VK and Japfü Range Volleyball Club received Rs. 15,000 each.
Senapati Sporting Club clinched the champion title under Women’s Category and pocketed a cash prize of Rs.60,000.
In final, Senapati Sporting Club defeated MADFA Club Dimapur with the winning match point of 25-21, 25-19, 25-14.
Runner-up MADFA Club Dimapur received Rs. 30,000.
Meanwhile, the individual winners for best setter and best spiker in both Men’s and Women’s category received Rs. 5000 each.
Roko Angami, OSD (Sports), Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland and former international football player graced the closing ceremony as the guest of honour and handed over prize to the winners.
Earlier, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) councillor from Daklane, Kazheli Tungoe, graced the women’s final match as the match patron.
Neidilhoutuo (Neibu) Sechü, General Secretary, Angami Youth Organization & Vice President Nagaland Wushu Association graced the first semi finals (Men) as the match patron.
Vimhalie Pienyü, KMC Councillor, Kitsubozou was the match patron for 2nd Semi finals (Men).
Altogether, 12 Men teams and 5 Women teams vied for the tournament.
The tournament, which commenced on October 30, was graced by Kethosituo Sekhose, Director, Youth Resources & Sports, Government of Nagaland as the special guest.
Meanwhile, KDVA tournament secretary Savilie Kire thanked the special guest, guest of honour, prize sponsors, match patrons, tournament committee, well wishers and all participating teams for their support and contribution towards the success of the tournament.
Individual winners
Men’s Category
Best Setter – Deepak (Senapati Sporting Club)
Best Spiker – Sakil (Senapati Sporting Club)
Women’s category
Best setter – Ruby (Senapati Sporting Club)
Best Spiker- Sangita Das (MADFA Club Dimapur)
