Nagaland announces squad for inaugural Mithun Rhino Pickleball Championship against Assam in Dimapur on March 14–15.
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DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Pickleball Association (NPA) has announced the Team Nagaland squad for the inaugural Mithun Rhino Pickleball Championship 2026, scheduled to be held on March 14–15 at The Fitness House, Dimapur.
A press release on Monday informed that the interstate tournament will feature Nagaland taking on Assam and aims to promote pickleball while strengthening sporting exchanges between the two states.
The Team Nagaland trials were conducted on March 7.
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In the men’s interstate team championship, Vilasier Khate will captain the Nagaland side, with Megotsolie Khate, David Murry, Tonoto Ayemi, Imsuren Longchar, Kabinlo Kent, Chuba Imsong and Imtinok Pongener forming the squad.
In the women’s category, Eyeni Yanthan will lead the team comprising Lentina Longkumer, Chubasenla Aier, Elona Ayemi, Yangtila Ozukum and Imtila Pongen.
The veterans’ team will be led by Kuchi R Zeliang, while Chubasenla Aier will captain the mixed doubles interstate team.
The tournament will begin at 12 pm on March 14, with the finals to be held on the concluding day.