Neibodzelie Solo and others with players during Inter-Ward Futsal Championship in Kohima on October 15.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 15
A three day long Inter-Ward Futsal Championship under the aegis of Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) in commemoration of its golden jubilee commenced today at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground).
Gracing the inaugural ceremony as the special guest, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) chairperson Neibodzelie Solo, congratulated the KCCI on completing 50 years of service and extended best wishes to the entire KCCI family.
He also thanked Kohima Town Club, Kohima District Football Association and Kohima Press Club for partnering with this event.
He said that sports bring together the KMC wards, young people and the community and it provided platform to the youth to demonstrate their talent, channel their energy positively and learn lessons that last far beyond the playing field.
“As we celebrate KCCI's Golden Jubilee, may this championship be another example of how an organization can go beyond its primary purpose and contribute meaningfully to the wider community,” he said.
Let us compete with pride, play with integrity, and work together for a stronger and better Kohima, Solo added.
Earlier, KCCI president Ruokuoneilie Kesiezie delivered presidential address
He said the championship brought different groups together and strengthening community bonds.
The programme was chaired by Vizosienuo Shüya.
Day 1 match results
Ward No. 4 (Naga Bazaar) started their campaign with a commanding 16-0 victory over Ward No. 2 (B) (Bayavü), with Hanchu scoring seven goals in the opening match of the inter ward tournament.
In other matches, Ward No. 8 (New Market) B team defeated Ward No. 5 (Kitsübozou) A team via a tie-breaker after the match ended in a 3-3 draw.
A team of New Market also advanced after overcoming Ward No. 6 (D. Block) A team via a tie-breaker following a 1-1 draw.
Ward No. 1 (High School) A team beat Ward No. 9 (Midland) A team 6-4, while Ward No. 7 (Daklane) B team defeated Ward No. 9 (Midland) B team via a tie-breaker following a 4-4 draw.
Ward No. 3 (North Block) B team defeated Ward No. 1B (High School/Peraciezie) 8-2, while Ward No. 19B (P.R. Hill) edged Ward No. 2 (Bayavü) A team via a tie-breaker after a 4-4 draw.
Ward No. 5 (Kitsübozou) B team registered a 4-1 victory over Ward No. 17 (Agri/Forest/Electrical Colony).
Ward No. 16 defeated Ward No. 3 (North Block) A team 4-3 in the last match of the day.
October 16 fixtures
Court 1 (1st Match)
Ward No. 14A (Porterlane) vs Ward No. 4 (Naga Bazaar)
Court 2 (1st Match)
Ward No. 10A (Hospital Colony) vs Ward No. 7B (Daklane)
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