Our Correspondent
Kohima, Nov. 11 (EMN): The semi finals of the 9th Kohima Open Volleyball Tournament 2022 (men & women) under the aegis of Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) will be held on November 12 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.
In the men’s category played on Friday, Waromung Sports Association, Mokokchung, defeated St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, in three straight sets, while Jorhat Volleyball Club also defeated Khonoma Youth Organisation in three straight sets.
In another match, Kiruphema Youth Organisation overpowered Waromung Sports Association 3 - 2.
Meanwhile, Vision Quest Club VK Town, Zunheboto, defeated Seven Brothers Kiruphema 3 - 2 and Michazou Mima defeated Kohima Science College in straight sets.
Further, in another match, BKK Kezo town defeated Seven Brothers Kiruphema 3 - 1.
In women’s category, Senapati Sporting Club, Manipur, defeated Sodinie Kidima in the first match in straight sets and St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, defeated Jorhat Volleyball Club 3 - 2.
In another match, Sodinie Kidima defeated Mystic Club Kohima in straight sets.
Senapati Sporting Club will face Jorhat Volleyball Club Assam in the last league match (women’s category) on November 12.
Meanwhile, Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (NBOCWWB) chairman, Dr. Kekhrie Yhome, will grace the closing function on November 12 at 12 noon.
The champions in men’s category will receive cash prize of INR 70,000 while runner-up will receive INR 40,000.
Two losing semi finalists will be awarded INR 10,000 each. Player of the tournament will get INR 3000.
The champions in women’s category will get INR 40,000 while runner-up will receive INR 20,000
The two losing semi finalists will get INR 10,000 each. Player of the tournament will be awarded INR 3000.