Kohima, May 16 (MExN): The Kohima District Football Association (KDFA), following a meeting held at Hotel 2K, Kohima, on Friday, has informed that the upcoming 3rd Edition of the Kohima District Futsal Championship will now be conducted on a league-cum-knockout basis.
Earlier, the tournament had been announced to be played in a knockout format. However, after deliberation during the association meeting, the format has been revised to a league-cum-knockout system to provide participating teams with more competitive matches and greater exposure during the championship.
The registration deadline for teams and players has been fixed for May 28, 2026, while the fixture draw will be conducted on May 29. The championship will begin a formal inaugural ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at Mez & Co. Sports Arena, below Medical College, P. Khel, Kohima.
The KDFA reiterated that only registered players of the district will be eligible to participate in the tournament. The second phase of player registration and renewal will continue till May 28, 2026.
The champions will receive a cash prize of Rs 20,000 along with a trophy and citation, while the runners-up will be awarded Rs 15,000 along with a trophy and citation. The two losing semi-finalists will receive Rs 5,000 each.
Individual awards will also be presented to the Best Goalkeeper, Top Scorer, and Player of the Tournament.
Tournament forms are available at Flora Bakery, High School, and Sports Paradise, Kezieke.
The winners of the championship will go on to represent the district at the Nagaland Futsal Championship.
The association has invited interested teams and futsal enthusiasts to participate in and support the championship as part of its continued efforts to promote futsal and strengthen the sporting culture in the district.
For further details, interested teams may contact: +91 94022 11604 / +91 70057 70397.
