Kohima, June 25 (EMN): The 1st Kohima District Inter-School Football tournament jointly organised by Royal Club Kohima and School Education department will kick off today at Kohima local ground from 12 noon onwards.
The 24 participating schools from Kohima district are North Field, Vinyiizo School, Mt. Sinai HSS, Bethel HSS, St. Peter School, Charity School, Naga Bazar Baptist, BMS Jotsoma, St. Mary’s HSS, Vineyard, Azedon, G. Rio School, Mezhur HSS, Model HSS, MHBHSS, TMGHSS, Khedi Baptist HSS, Stella HSS, Chandmari HSS, Mt. Hermon HSS, BHS Tseminyu, Riiziikhrie HSS, Baptist High and Dainty Buds. The winner of the tournament will receive a cash prize of Rs. 70,000/-, runner-up Rs. 50,000/- and the two semi-finalists will get Rs. 20,000/- each. The entry would be free for all matches with the first match at 1 pm and second match at 2:40 pm.
Meanwhile, the inaugural session will be attended by Yitachu, Minister for School Education and SCERT as the chief guest.