Sixteen teams will compete in the 2nd G Rio Memorial Volleyball Trophy in Kohima from October 29 to 31
DIMAPUR — Sixteen teams will compete in the 2nd G Rio Memorial Volleyball Trophy, part of the 13th Kohima Open Tournament for Men and Women, beginning on October 29 at Khuochiezie (Kohima local ground).
Organised by the Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA), the three-day tournament will conclude on October 31.
The men’s category will feature 11 teams: Mezoma Youth Organization, ACSP Brothers Kohima, Michazou Junior Mima, VM Spikers, Fussion Spikers Sakhabama, Kiruphema Youth Organization-A, Kiruphema Youth Organization-B, MH 10 Kohima, Zenith Kezo Town, Urra Uvie Khonoma and President Team Kohima.
The women’s category will feature five teams: MADFA, SASA, ACSP Sisters Kohima, United Sister Zhadima and Mez & Co.
MLA Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso will attend the inaugural ceremony as special guest on October 29 at noon. Kethosituo Sekhose, director of the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, will attend the closing ceremony on October 31 as guest of honour.
In the men’s category, the champions will receive INR 1.50 lakh, while the runners-up will get INR 80,000. The losing semi-finalists will receive INR 25,000 each.
In the women’s category, the champions will receive INR 80,000 and the runners-up INR 50,000. The losing semi-finalists will receive INR 15,000 each.
Individual awards of INR 5,000 each will also be presented to the best spiker and best setter in both categories.