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An undated photo of the four-member team of the Dimapur District Basketball Association (DDBA) who attended the Northeast 3x3 Challenge 2018 from Dec. 10 to 12th in Shillong.[/caption]
Dimapur, Dec. 13 (EMN): The recently formed Dimapur District Basketball Association (DDBA) participated in the recently held Northeast 3x3 Challenge 2018 from December 10 to 12th in Shillong.
A statement from DDBA informed that the team had topped Group A in the league phase but was knocked out in the quarter final by Team All Star Junior with a narrow margin is the 6-8 scoreline.
Captain Marshal said,
“It was a good exposure for Team DDBA. We did well in the group league matches but the shooting was well below par in the quarters. And we lost the game narrowly.”
Mr. Tiameren Amri, Vice-President of DDBA who accompanied the team as Manager stated that,
“The NE 3x3 challenge was a very well organized tournament. It is quite popular among the youth. We hope to bring this game to our youth in Nagaland. We are in talks with Touchline-ne to organise the 3x3 Challenge in Dimapur next year.”
The Northeast 3x3 Challenge 2018 was organised by Touchline-ne in collaboration with Meghalaya Aids Control Society.
Final Results
MEN'S CATEGORY
Winners - Team Da Ravagers (Guwahati)
Runners - Team Da Noobs (Shillong)
Score: 11-6
MVP - Brijit from Team Da Ravagers
WOMEN'S CATEGORY
Winners - Team Alpha (Shillong)
Runners up - Team Elis (Shillong)
Score: 9-4
MVP - Elgiva from Team Alpha
UNDER 18 BOYS
Winners - Team Jett (Shillong)
Runners up - Team SFS (Guwahati)
Score: 9-8
MVP - Wilson from Team Jett
UNDER 18 GIRLS
Winners – Team Tyllilang (Shillong )
Runners up - Team ENE Ballers (Mawngap)
Score: 6-5
MVP - Evarista of Team Tyllilang
