Men and women’s finals today
Kohima, Nov 28 (EMN): T. Khel Knights beat defending men’s champions Kiruphema Youth Organisation to advance to the semifinals of the 5th Open Kohima District Volleyball Championship here at the Kohima local ground on Nov. 28. The defending champs KYO were beaten by 3-1 in a five setter match.
While in the other quarterfinal matches, Zenith Club, Kezo Town defeated Clippers Club, Kohima by 3-2, while Phesama Youth Organisation also eased into the semis with their convincing victory against Kuthotsu Sporting Club, Khonoma by 3-0.
In the last quarterfinal match in men’s category, Tama Youth Society downed Unified Sporting Club, Kiruphema by 3-1, to advance to the semifinals. While in women’s category, defending champions Tiema-Khe, Kidima eased into the final following their convincing victory against St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama by 3-0, while Elite Sisters Club overcame Wagers Club 3-1 to make it to the final.
The champions of in this year’s edition in men’s category will fetch a cash award of INR 35,000 along with the trophy, while the runners-up will be given Rs. 25,000.
In women’s championship, the winner will receive a cash award of INR 25,000 along with trophy and the runners-up will receive INR 15,000. The two losing semifinalists in both categories will be given INR 5,000 each.
Apart from the team prizes, the organisers – Kohima District Volleyball Association – have also arranged the awards for the best spiker and best setter for both categories. The winners for the individual awards for both men and women will receive INR 2,000 each.
Wednesday’s matches
Men’s semifinal
T. Khle Knights vs Zenith Club, Kezo Town
Phesama Youth Organisation vs Tama Youth Society
Women’s final
Elite Sisters Club vs Tiema-Khe, Kidima
