1st Patkai Alumni Badminton Championship kicks off

Players in actions during the first Patkai Alumni Badminton Championship 2025, on Friday.

• DIMAPUR — The first Patkai Alumni Badminton Championship 2025, organised by Patkai Badminton Club, kicked off at Dr. H Ibotombi Singh Indoor Stadium, Patkai Christian College (PCC), Chümoukedima, on Friday.
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• A total of 16 teams are taking part in the championship held on the theme ‘More than a game’, the college stated in an update.
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• In his address, PCC founder Principal Emeritus Rev. Dr. Tuisem A Shishak, the special guest occasion of the event, encouraged the alumni and emphasised the importance of the stadium as a symbol of growth, unity, and progress for the Patkai community.
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• Referring to universities like Cambridge, Harvard and Stanford, he said, they are living on because of their alumni.

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• Shishak also reminded the gathering that morality cannot be separated from Christian faith and that practicing one's faith in daily life is essential. Quoting an American saying, “When money talks, people listen,” he encouraged the listeners to choose values over worldly wealth and to lead lives that speak through action.
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• Addressing the alumni, he expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying that their support were “the reasons he could continue their journey with purpose.”
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• Dr. Thepfuvilie Pieru, Principal of PCC, declared the championship open.
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• Earlier, the programme commenced with a welcome address by Somingam Shimray, president of Patkai Badminton Club, PCC, followed by opening prayer by Avono Iralu, assistant professor, Dept. of Biblical Studies, PCC.