Goldfinch Club defeat Tiyi XI 3-0 to win the 10th Annual Tokhu Sports Meet of the Kohima Lotha Hoho.
DIMAPUR — Goldfinch Club, New Reserve, emerged as the champions of the Kohima Lotha Hoho’s 10th Annual Tokhu Sports Meet after defeating Tiyi XI, New Secretariat, 3-0, in the final match played at IG Stadium on Saturday.
The champions and runners-up received trophies, citations, and cash prizes, an update stated.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, MLA and Advisor for SCERT and Food Processing Achumbemo Kikon, while appreciating the various colonies for their participation, reminded everyone of civic responsibility in any such event organised and setting an example to follow.
Earlier, in the youth penalty shootout, Midland Colony was adjudged the winners, and Bayavü Colony finished as the runners-up.
In the individual prize category, Benthungo Tungoe of the Goldfinch Club, New Reserve, was named best goalkeeper, while Myingthungo Ezung of Tiyi XI, New Secretariat, received the best defender award. Zubenthung Ngullie of PWD Lotha XI was named best midfielder, Thungchibemo of Goldfinch Club, New Reserve, was declared player of the tournament, and Lithungbemo Kikon of Goldfinch Club, New Reserve, finished as the highest goal scorer.
Altogether, 13 teams and colonies participated in the tournament.