The 19th Imchaba Master Memorial Nagaland Open Volleyball Tournament 2026 will be held from September 22 to 25 at the Multi Sports Complex, Mokokchung, with a total prize money of Rs 2.20 lakh.
The champion will receive Rs 1 lakh, while the runner-up will be awarded Rs 70,000. The teams finishing third and fourth will receive Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively.
Individual awards carrying Rs 5,000 each will also be presented for Best Spiker, Best Setter, Player of the Tournament and Emerging Player. Teams that do not reach the semifinals will receive a participation grant of Rs 5,000, while teams travelling from outside Mokokchung will be eligible for a travel allowance of up to Rs 5,000.
Registration forms will be issued from September 1, with the last date for submission set for September 16. The draw of fixtures will be held on September 19.
A maximum of 16 teams will be accommodated, with registration accepted strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Team registration will be conducted through Google Forms.
For registration-related queries, teams may contact Temjenlemba at 7005027675. Further information may be obtained from the Convenor, Organising Committee, at 8119077064 or 9402013597. Participants may also contact Akangnukshi at 961293872 or the President of the Mokokchung District Volleyball Association.
The organising committee has invited volleyball teams and sports enthusiasts to participate in and support the tournament, which continues the legacy of the Imchaba Master Memorial Tournament and its contribution to the promotion of volleyball in Nagaland.
Evergreen Club Ungma are the defending champions of the tournament.