Mokokchung, June 27 (EMN): The 31st edition of Mokokchung District Badminton Championship organised by Mokokchung District Badminton Association (MDBA) successfully culminated today at the Indoor Badminton Stadium, Mokokchung.
Altogether 99 matches under 15 events were played during the tournament, out of which 81 male players and 21 female players participated in the tourney under the supervision of Pradip Chaiha former international badminton players and coach.
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Winners of different categories with MDBA officials after the prize distribution ceremony at Indoor Badminton Stadium, Mokokchung on Tuesday, June 27.[/caption]
During the tournament 34 players were selected to undergo an extensive coaching came from July 1-8.
During the closing programme, chief guest, Tali Jamir, Nagaland State Badminton Coach said that Nagaland is doing well in regional level but lamented that Naga players need to break through at the national level.
In this regard, he opined that Naga youngsters have the raw talents and with the right support from Associations and parents they might get through to represent the state and India in international tournaments.
Meanwhile, on behalf of the parents IMDH medical superintendent Dr Medem spoke at the event and welcome speech was pronounced by Er Toshikaba president MDBA.
Tournament results:
U-10 boys' singles:
1st - Sentiyatet.
2nd - Yimsor
U-13 boys' Singles:
1st - Sentisang.
2nd - Limasunep
U-13 girls' Singles:
1st - Arenchila
2nd - Sunepbenla
U-13 boys' Doubles:
1st - Deepish and Kshitiz
2nd - Limasunep and Wapangmeren
U-13 Girls' Doubles:
1st - Arenchila and Sunepbenla
2nd- Watisungla and Yalimenla
U-15 Boys' Singles:
1st - Aoti
2nd- Imtitong
U-17 Boys' Singles:
1st - Chunglitong
2nd - Kilangkumba
U-17 Girls' Singles:
1st - Imnuksungla
2nd - Tiatola
Junior Boys' Singles :
1st - Lanuakum
2nd - Kilangkumba
Junior Girls' Singles :
1st : Imnuksungla
2nd : Tiatola
Mens' Doubles :
1st : Temjentoshi and Neehal Rai
2nd : Lanuakum and Tiayanger
Mixed Doubles :
1st : Kilangkumba and Watinaro
2nd : Neehal Rai and Putusenla
35+ Mens' Doubles :
1st - Er. Imlisunep and Temsuyanger
2nd - Imtisunep and Lanuzulu
40+ Men's Doubles :
1st - Sashiwapang and Imosanen
2nd - Lipokonen and Bendangnochet
50+ Men's Doubles :
1st - Tiapokba and Tongpanglepden
2nd - S Bendang Imchen and Arentemsu
Members' Monthly Tournament for June 2017:
1st - Tongpanglepden and Opangrenba
2nd - Imomar and Arentemsu
