Razeba Public Organisation Kohima hosts its 2nd Open Badminton Tournament on the theme ‘Smash for fitness’.
DIMAPUR — The Razeba Public Organisation Kohima (RPOK) organised the second edition of its Open Badminton Tournament at the NLA Multi-Purpose Hall in Kohima on October 2 on the theme, "Smash for fitness".
Speaking at the opening of the tournament, former President of RPOK Deo Movi underlined that more than the game, fellowship within their own community is more important.
According to an update, citing the importance of being grounded in one's roots, he asserted the need to revive this sense of belonging, pointing out, "however educated you are, however rich you are or however popular you are, if you forget your roots, you are nothing."
He also exhorted the gathering to take pride in their mother tongue while stating concern over the diminishing use of their language, encouraging them to learn as many languages as possible.
Daniel Domeh, President of the Razeba Public Organisation Kohima, declared the tournament open, while Fr. Anthony Rozu Dukru pronounced the invocation. Earlier, Zhovi Dukru briefed participants on the basic rules of the tournament, and Mosonyi Movi gave the chairperson's remarks.
In the Men's Singles, Revilu Movi with 11 points was declared the winner, while Modosou Krocha with seven points finished second.
In the Amateur category, Sharhunyi Movi and Rakovi Movi emerged as winners with 14 points each, while Rhuvi Domeh and Tho-o Shupao placed second with 12 points each.
In the Intermediate category, Mosonyi Movi and Revilu Movi won with 15 points each, while Vilunyi Movi and Pulu Movi finished second with nine points each.
Altogether, 50 players participated in the tournament, representing three villages, namely Zhavame, Tsüpfüme, and Zelome, as well as Razeba Adhoc, Dimapur, Pfütsero, and Kohima.