Rhujung United win the badminton doubles title at the Kohima Lotha Hoho annual Tokhu sports meet.
KOHIMA — Rhujung United (A), represented by Yansaromo T Lotha and Orenvungo Yanthan, won the badminton doubles title at the 10th Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) Annual Tokhu Sports Meet held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in Kohima on Saturday.
FAM United (B), represented by Supenthung Tsopoe and Zaremo Kikon, finished as runners-up.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, KLH Chairman KN Mhonthung Lotha reminded participants that the sports meet was initiated to encourage fathers to become responsible citizens and provide a platform for people to know one another and build stronger friendships. He urged the players to display true sportsmanship throughout the competition.
Earlier, KLH Games and Sports Secretary Nchumbemo Humtsoe, in his welcome address, highlighted that the annual sports meet serves as a prelude to and preparation for the upcoming Tokhu Emong festival, scheduled for November 7.
A total of 17 teams from 13 colonies participated in the badminton doubles event. Colony-level football matches will be held at IG Stadium from October 26 to 31, while the youth penalty shootout is scheduled for October 30.