Imliwapang Imsong wins the Singles title at the Nagaland Darts Championship 2026 held in Dimapur.
DIMAPUR — Imliwapang Imsong emerged as the champion in the Singles category of the Nagaland Darts Championship 2026, while the pair of Kekhrieselie Pienyü and Imliwapang Imsong clinched the Doubles title at the tournament which concluded at Hotel Saramati in Dimapur on Saturday.
Kikruneizo Zatsu secured the runner-up position in the Singles category, while Victor Kevilhouthie Yhome and Viyhodelie Rame were declared joint third-place finishers.
In the Doubles category, the pair of Joshua and KL Meren finished second, while Victor Kevilhouthie and Limatoshi, along with Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa and Khriebu Meyase, secured the third-place positions.
In the Rookie Singles category, Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa emerged as the champion, while Thejakhriezo Innocent Keyho finished second. Niloto Zhimomi and Temjenyanger Pongen were declared joint third-place finishers.
The winners were presented with trophies, cash prizes, and certificates during the closing ceremony.
Delivering an exhortation message, Director General of Police Rupin Sharma highlighted the need for greater sponsorship and financial support to promote darts and other sports in the state.
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Sharma appreciated the local entrepreneurs who had come forward to sponsor the event, noting that the sport could not grow without adequate financial backing.
He said that unlike major sports, which attract sponsorship from large corporate houses, emerging sports such as darts often depend on the support of smaller businesses and individuals.
“When there is sponsorship, the sport will grow. Without sponsorship, there is a limit to what a group of individuals can do financially,” he said.
Sharma expressed hope that larger business houses and entrepreneurs in Nagaland would come forward to support sports, enabling the Nagaland Darts Association to expand the game to more districts and increase participation.
He said darts is not a very expensive sport and, with adequate support, Nagaland could potentially produce national and even international champions.
The DGP also said he would explore the possibility of introducing darts in the Nagaland Police. However, he clarified that he was not making any commitment but would first discuss the proposal with police officers and examine it.