Kohima sees fierce competition in 28th Inter-District Table Tennis Tournament

KOHIMA — The four-day Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 28th Inter-District and State Table Tennis Championship, held at the Indoor TT Stadium in Kohima, concluded on Friday.

A total of 146 players—including 29 female and 117 male participants—from 13 districts took part in the championship.

Gracing the closing ceremony, MLA C Manpon Konyak encouraged players to see table tennis not only as a means to maintain health but also as a potential career path.

Highlighting the negative impact of factionalism, the MLA said, “Most Nagas are sick of factionalism, which has become a hindrance to growth. I urge players to emulate good practices and work together so that the government can achieve its agenda for a better society.”

Vikheto Shohe, Vice President of Nagaland Table Tennis Association, appreciated the participation from the districts and expressed hopes that all 17 districts would take part in the next tournament.

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The 13 participating districts were Kohima, Mokokchung, Dimapur, Phek, Wokha, Shamator, Kiphire, Mon, Meluri, Niuland, Peren, Chümoukedima, and Tuensang.

The championship featured the following categories: Under-13 Boys, Under-15 Girls, Under-15 Boys, Under-17 Girls, Under-17 Boys, Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, 40+ Men’s, 50+ Men’s, Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Team Events for both Men and Women.

Results

Under-13 Boys’ Singles: Winner – Rhode John | Runner-up – Mhonthung N Ezung

Under-15 Girls’ Singles: Winner – Kitipen Jamir | Runner-up – Lungceipgumle Lungalung

Under-15 Boys’ Singles: Winner – V. Shepeka | Runner-up – Tejoketho Sothu

Under-17 Girls’ Singles: Winner – Yimtisenla Chang | Runner-up – Vilenu Sophie

Under-17 Boys’ Singles: Winner – Vilavotuo | Runner-up – Jacob

Women’s Singles: Winner – Thejavinuo Rio | Runner-up – Avitoli K. Yepthomi

Men’s Singles: Winner – Tsakhe Kenye | Runner-up – Mhasivi

40+ Men’s Singles: Winner – Visasier Kevichusa | Runner-up – L. David

50+ Men’s Singles: Winner – Juthsutho | Runner-up – Victor Joy Ezung

Under-17 Girls’ Doubles: Winner – Kitipen Jamir & Lungceipgumle Lungalung | Runner-up – Yimtisenla Chang & Livi V. Shohe

Under-17 Boys’ Doubles: Winner – Akumlong Longkumer & Chito Aye | Runner-up – V. Shepeka & Jacob

Women’s Doubles: Winner – Thejavinuo Rio & Avitoli K. Yepthomi | Runner-up – Viphretuonu Meze & Nana Khezhie

Men’s Doubles: Winner – Tsakhe Kenye & Seyievilie Seyie | Runner-up – Hito Shohe & Shekher Debnath

40+ Men’s Doubles: Winner – Visasier Kevichusa & L. David | Runner-up – Gutuyi & Imdongzoba Kichu

Mixed Doubles: Winner – Seyievilie Seyie & Avitoli K. Yepthomi | Runner-up – Nana Khezhie & Andrew Athisu