Players in action during the Li-Ning46th Inter-district & State Open Badminton Championship 2024at K Kire Badminton stadium, Chümoukedima Police Complex on August 2. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Dimapur | August 2
The Li-Ning46th Inter-district & State Open Badminton Championship 2024 concluded here at K Kire Badminton stadium, Chümoukedima Police Complex on August 2. Hosted by Nagaland Police, the closing ceremony was graced by Director General of Police (DGP), Nagaland, Rupin Sharma as special guest.
Sharma in his address mentioned that Nagaland has a burgeoning number of sportspersons across all disciplines and games. With this growth, he stressed for the need to improve the facilities of the state including the construction of more multipurpose stadiums in the different districts.
With the lack of employment opportunities in Nagaland, especially for those seeking a career as a sportsperson, the DGP suggested that some of them should be given the opportunity to be recruited in the police department whereby their talents can be best utilized. Sports is a risky career due to lack of job security even though one puts in a lot of hard work, he said.
Moreover, he added that it is not just about winning but inculcating a spirit of competition. “I hope that this culture of sport in Nagaland progresses much more,” the DGP stated.
During the programme, the Presidential address was delivered by Kesonyü Yhome, IAS and President of Nagaland Badminton Association while the welcome address was shared by Imnalensa IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police.
Mokokchung district emerges overall team champions
As per the results of the championship, the winners and runners-up of the nine different categories in were as follows:
Girls double (Under 19): Imlikumla Imsong and Kipangwala (winners); Tanisha Gurung and Lhouvisanuo Solo (runners-up)
Boys double (Under 19): Karan Kumar and Heloka Swu (winners); Bovi K Chishi and Nchatu Herie (runners-up)
Girls single (Under 19): A Ponlih Konyak (winner); Imlikumla Imsong (runner-up)
Boys single (Under 19): Yohenba (winner); Heloka Swu (runner-up)
Mixed double: Peramrisi Zeliang and Debahuti Lahon(winners); Riku Khape and Bendangnaro (runners-up)
Womens’ double: Leimapokpam Diana and Huidrom Vilinda (winners); Shekhotolu Puro and Tovali Shohe (runners-up)
Mens’ double: Teichang Herie and Peramrisi Zeliang (winners); Vikehietuo Kense and Hitto Swu (runners-up)
Womens’ single: Leimapokpam Diana (winner); Mepulila Jamir (runner-up)
Mens’ single: Riku Khape (winner); Hariom Dulait (runner-up)
The overall team champions of the tournament went to Mokokchung district.
