The grand finale of the 2nd G. Rio Memorial Volleyball Trophy, held as part of the 13th Kohima Open Tournament for Men and Women under the aegis of the Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA), will take place at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) on October 31.
In the men’s category, the first semi-final will be played between Kiruphema Youth Organisation-A and Kiruphema Youth Organisation-B at 9 am. VM Spikers will face MH 10 Kohima in the second semi-final.
Kethosituo Sekhose, Director of the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, will attend the closing ceremony as guest of honour at 12 noon.
The men’s category champions will receive Rs 1.5 lakh, while the runners-up will get Rs 80,000. The losing semi-finalists will receive Rs 25,000 each.
In the women’s category, the champions will receive Rs 80,000 and the runners-up Rs 50,000. The losing semi-finalists will receive Rs 15,000 each.
Individual awards for Best Spiker and Best Setter, carrying a cash prize of Rs 5,000 each, will also be presented in both categories.
