Dimapur, Oct. 6 (EMN): The 5th All Sumi Badminton Championship, hosted by Dimapur District Sumi Badminton Association (DDSBA), concluded on Thursday evening at the DDBA indoor badminton stadium.
H. Khehovi Sumi, proprietor, Renomme Coir & Kivifoam Industries, Nagaland graced the closing ceremony as the guest of honour and gave away the prizes to the winners.
Speaking on the occasion, Khehovi maintained that sports play an integral part in the transformation of the society both economically and socially. It helps in fostering and upholding brotherhood and peace, he added.
Lauding the effort of Dimapur District Sumi Badminton Association for the successful conduct of the competition, Khehovi said there are lots of talented youngsters who could excel in higher level of competition if proper guidance and support is given to them. He therefore urged the association to strive to mould the youngsters.
Generally speaking on the abilities of every individual, he said God has blessed each and everyone with different abilities which one must make proper use of it for betterment of mankind.
He also encouraged upon the people to have far sighted vision in choosing a leader who would sincerely lead the people even at difficult times.
Winners of the competition are as follows:
Men’s
Winner - H. Hinoka Sema and Aron Chophy
Runner up - V. Hito Swu and Kitoka Chishi
Mixed Doubles
Winners - Hito Swu and Angelika Swu
Runner-up - Hinoka Sema and Toli A.
35+
Winners - Hutoka Assumi and Kavito Chophy
Runner-up - Ghukiho Naga and Khekato Awomi
40+
Winner - Ahoto Zhimo and Kuhoje Achumi
Runner-up - Yekhuvi Achumi and H. Khekiye Yeptho
45+
Winner - Ahoto Zhimo and Ghukiho Naga
Runner-up - Yekhuvi Achumi and Kihoto Kiba
50+
Winner - Kihoto Kiba and Yekhuvi Achumi
Runner-up - Atoshe Swu & David Achumi
55+
Winner - Lhokishe and Shiluho Chophi
Runner-up - V. Hotoi Aye and Niheto Achumi.
