Dimapur, March 25 (EMN): Changtongya Volleyball Association (CVA), a premier volleyball team of the state, launched its official jersey, track suit and flag at Changtongya community hall in Mokokchung on March 24.
An update from the CVA informed that the kit was dedicated by Rev. I Wati Jamir, pastor of Changtongya Baptist Church. Lauding the achievement of the association as a blessing from God, Rev. Wati urged the players and office bearers to honour God and play the games with best of ability and discipline.
CVA president, Imkongsanen Longkumer informed that the association was formed in 2018 with the assistance of IGP (Range), Limasunep Jamir, the then commissioner of police, Dimapur and since then, it has lifted over 22 trophies. Members of village councils from Changtongya and Changtongya New also spoke on the occasion.
The official jersey of the CVA is being sponsored by Kohima-based Lenjeter, an Ao monthly magazine for five years, while the official track suit was sponsored by the Changtongya village council, he added.
Since its formation in 2018, CVA has won over 15 major tournament including four trophies -- Imchaba Master Memorial Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy, All Nagaland Dr. Imkongliba Ao Memorial Open Volleyball Trophy, and Late Nokdenlemba Open Volleyball Trophy -- in the current season (2021-22).
The association was also the runner-up four times and 2nd runner-up once, while the players have won over 30 individual prizes.
Five players from the association represented Mokokchung district team (Men), which lifted the 18th All Nagaland Inter-Dist Volleyball tournament 2021, held in Kohima in November.
Among others, council and church members, village unions, women’s organisations and students’ union of both villages attended the launch programme.