The 28th UTT State Table Tennis Championship concludes in Kohima; 146 players compete across multiple categories and districts.
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