The 2nd Winter Challenge Badminton Tournament organised by the Badminton Association Khensa concluded with 75 participants.
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MOKOKCHUNG — The 2nd Winter Challenge Badminton Tournament, organised by the Badminton Association Khensa (BAK) on the theme “Smashing barriers”, concluded at the Multi-Purpose Community Hall, Khensa in Mokokchung district, on December 20.
The event was attended by Imkongmar Imchen, treasurer of Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem and Ao Lanur Telongjem, as the guest of honour.
This year’s tournament saw a total of 75 participants competing across six categories: 85+, 95+, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Under-13 Boys Singles, and Under-17 Boys Singles.
In the Under-13 Boys Singles, Chubamayang Imsong claimed the championship title, while Imtinungsang Longkumer was the runner-up, receiving INR 5,000 and INR 3,000 respectively. In the Under-17 Boys Singles, Wacha emerged as the champion, followed by Arkutong as the runner-up, with prizes of INR 7,000 and INR 5,000 respectively.
In the 95+ category, T Imlisunep Ao and P Nilakanta Singh emerged as champions, while S Bendang Imchen and Tiayanger finished as runners-up.
The 85+ category was won by the duo of T Imlisunep Ao and P Nilakanta Singh, with Temsuyanger and Imtichiba Kichu securing second place. Both categories carried a cash award of INR 10,000 for the champions and INR 7,000 for the runners-up.
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In the Men’s Doubles, the title went to the pair of Akumsanen Jamir and Imnawapang, while Tiayanger and Wapongsen took second place. The champions received INR 10,000, and the runners-up, INR 7,000.
For the Mixed Doubles, the duo of Lanuakum Imsong and Imlikumla won the title, while Kipangwala Longkumer and Imtichiba Kichu were runners-up, receiving the same prize amounts as the Men’s Doubles event.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Imchen highlighted the significance of such tournaments in providing young players with exposure and opportunities to hone their competitive skills.
He emphasised that while the event might seem small and local, it serves as an essential platform for nurturing young talents who could later represent the district or state at national and international levels.
Imchen observed that many youths today prefer watching sports on mobile phones rather than engaging in physical activities. He stressed that true athletic growth comes through hands-on practice and real competition.
He added that organising such tournaments helps channel youthful energy productively and fosters teamwork and discipline.
Lauding the efforts of the Badminton Association Khensa, he commended BAK for including participants from neighbouring villages such as Mekuli, Chungtia, and Aliba, as well as nearby areas of Mokokchung town.
He noted that sports events like these not only promote talent and unity but also create indirect employment opportunities for youth. Highlighting the tournament’s progress to its second edition and its introduction as a running trophy competition, Imchen underscored the importance of sustainability.
He advised BAK to consider registering as a society, maintaining financial transparency, and exploring state and central government schemes to ensure long-term support for its activities.
Earlier in the programme, the tournament synopsis was presented by the chief referee, followed by closing remarks from Imlitemsu, convenor of the organising committee.