The fifth edition of the St. Joseph University Trophy 2026 concluded on Thursday with the host emerging as the overall champions.
DIMAPUR — The fifth edition of the St. Joseph University Trophy 2026 concluded on Thursday with the host emerging as the overall champions.
St. Joseph University, Chümoukedima organized the two-day sporting event on the theme “One Spirit, One Goal, One Trophy”, bringing students from various colleges and institutions in the state together.
The tournament featured competitions in football, volleyball and basketball, providing a platform for participating institutions to showcase their sporting abilities, teamwork and competitive spirit, said an update from the college.
Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, emerged as champions in Men's Football, while National Institute of Technology (NIT), Nagaland, secured the runners-up position. In Men's Volleyball, St. Joseph University, Chümoukedima, clinched the championship, with Eastern Christian College, Dimapur, finishing as runners-up.
In Men's Basketball, Tetso College, Sovima, won the championship title after beating Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) (runners-up) in the final, the host college updated.
Individual awards, Victor D. Sangma of NIT Nagaland was awarded the Best Goalkeeper, while Lungniamthai Gangmei of Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, was adjudged Player of the Tournament.
In Volleyball, Shohepu of St. Joseph University received the Best Spiker award, and Shahit of the university was recognised as Best Setter, while Jungchilong of Tetso College, Sovima, received the Most Valuable Player award in Basketball, it was informed.
It went on to state that the successful conclusion of the tournament reflected the university's continued commitment to promoting sports, physical fitness, leadership and holistic student development.