KOHIMA — The 6th Open Air Rifle Tournament organised by Kohima District Rifle Association was held at Pele Khezhie Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
The competition was open to both women and conducted under three categories.
In 25m Air Rifle with scope bench rest, Echen Amer (236 points) emerged the champion while Menuobeilie Yiese (234 points) and Ketoukhriezo Whuorie (219 points) secured second and third places respectively.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]In 10m Air Rifle Break Barrel, Neizo Belho (111 points) clinched the first place while Thepfuvikho Kuotsu (101 points) and Visabei Kire (100 points) won second and third positions respectively.
In 10m Air Rifle PCP, Yimyakumla (180 points) claimed the first position while Tatongnenla Lemtur (165 points) and Temjensoba Lemtur (141 points) secured second and third positions respectively.
Each winner received INR 12,000 while second position holders received INR 8,000 each while third place holders received INR 6,000 each respectively.
Earlier, MLA from 9 Kohima Town A/C, Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso, said shooting competition does not require qualities and physical prowess like other sports while the longevity of shooting career is much longer than any other competitive games.
Acknowledging the presence of Merang Jamir, Nagaland Rifle Association president, who is also a sportsperson as well as an international judge in the shooting discipline, Rhütso reminded the participants not to take the competition as a yearly event but as a sports career guidance event.
The legislator stressed on the need to give their best in pursuing any career - be it sports or studies. "Always aim for the best and not second best," he said.