Peren district on Friday lifted the team championship of the 23rd Inter District-cum-Nagaland Open Table Tennis Championship organized by the Nagaland Table Tennis Association and hosted by Kohima District Table Tennis Association at Indoor TT Stadium Kohima.
As per a report published by Eastern Mirror on Friday, in the men’s single category, Dijanglung Kamson beat Kevichatuo Liezietsu to take the title.
On the other hand, in the women’s single match, Ruokuolhonuo Rame and C. Denli Konyak emerged as the runners-up in the championship.
The youth single title was won by Meyinukshi Longkumer and Aochuba Jamir emerged as the runners-up.
In the Men’s doubles, Aochuba Jamir and Meyinukshi Longkumer emerged champions while the runners-up were Kevichatuo Liezietsu and Kevichukho Kire.
In women’s doubles, Amongla Lemtur and Kashvi Sethi emerged champions while the runners-up were C. Denli Konyak and Temsukala Blessina Lkr.
In youth doubles, Ihubuing Haikube and Kevilevor Metha emerged champions while Vicky Kumar Das and Kuzuvehu Ruhotso emerged runners-up.
In juniors single, Kanishq was declared champion while Lakshya emerged the runner-up.
The event began on October 17 with principal of Government Polytechnic, Kohima, Keyiekhru Rhiitso attending the valedictory function as the special guest.
Keyiekhru Rhiitso in his speech had mentioned that lack of infrastructural facilities should not be an excuse for not excelling in any professional career. He also reportedly said in order to excel, one needs to have a willing heart, right attitude and sheer will power and determination.
Rhiitso also gave away the prizes to the winners during the prize distribution ceremony.