The 7th Mokokchung Inter-School Badminton Championship 2026, organized by the Mokokchung District Badminton Association (MDBA), concluded on April 23 at the MDBA Indoor Badminton Stadium.
A total of 17 schools participated in the three-day tournament, with 92 boys and 42 girls competing across various age groups and categories. More than 250 matches were played across two venues during the championship.
The championship featured inter-school competition in Under-9, Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Open divisions for both boys and girls. The Under-9 category had singles matches only, while all other divisions included both singles and doubles events. A mixed doubles category and a separate boys’ team championship were also part of the tournament.
Five of the 17 participating schools were from outside Mokokchung town.
7th Mokokchung Inter-School Badminton Championship 2026 Winners
U-9 Girls Singles
Champion: Yatetla (JMS)
Runners-Up: Arenienla Jamir (QMHSS)
U-9 Boys Singles
Champion: Longtsubemo Murry (JMS)
Runner-Up: Senpo A Jamir (JMS)
U-11 Girls Singles
Champion: Sungtimen Jamir (JMS)
Runner-Up: Arenienla Jamir (QMHSS)
U-11 Boys Singles
Champion: I Temsumanen (JMS)
Runner-Up: Limsang (JMS)
U-11 Girls Doubles
Champions: Yatetla & Molumen (JMS)
Runners-Up: Sentina Lemtur & Merennaro (CMHSS Impur)
U-11 Boys Doubles
Champions: I Temsumanen & Limsang (JMS)
Runners-Up: Sungjemtemsu & Imnawapang B Imsong
U-13 Girls Singles
Champion: Wapangienla (JMS)
Runner-Up: Molungnenla Longkumer (CMHSS Impur)
U-13 Girls Doubles
Champions: Molungnenla Longkumer & Ochienla (CMHSS Impur)
Runners-Up: Amena Longkumer & Alemjungla Imsong (Soul House Academy)
U-13 Boys Singles
Champion: Moatangit Tzudir (EDHSS)
Runner-Up: Imtinungsang (Mt. Moriah Ungma)
U-13 Boys Doubles
Champions: Moatangit Tzudir & Lenjiner Tzudir (EDHSS)
Runners-Up: Sentiyanger Jamir & Lennur Longkumer (JMS)
U15 Girls Singles
Champion: Merentula (Mt. Moriah Ungma)
Runner-Up: Mentimen (Town HSS)
U15 Girls Doubles
Champions: Merentula & Muluyala (Mt. Moriah Ungma)
Runners-Up: Aosenla & Yashikala (GHS Alongchen)
U-15 Boys Singles
Champion: Imchalong Lemtur (Town HSS)
Runner-Up: Chubamayang Imsong (Mt. Moriah Ungma)
U-15 Boys Singles
Champion: Imchalong Lemtur & Imkongnochet Lemtur (Town HSS)
Runner-Up: Chubamayang Imsong & Nungshitemjen Jamir (Mt. Moriah Ungma)
U-17 Girls Singles
Champion: Yalemjungla (Model HSS)
Runner-Up: Imchakokla (JMS)
U-17 Girls Doubles
Champions: Moakumla Changkiri & Imchakokla (JMS)
Runners-Up: Washishin & Osanglemla Lokgkumer (Straightway HSS)
U-17 Boys Singles
Champion: Mesensen (JMS)
Runner-Up: Arkutong (JMS)
U-17 Boys Doubles
Champions: Arkutong & Mesensen (JMS)
Runners-Up: Shisasunep & Merentemjen (Ladybird School)
Open Girls Singles
Champion: Temennaro (JMS)
Runner-Up: Imsusenla Longkumer (Straightway HSS)
Open Girls Doubles
Champions: Temennaro & Wapangienla (JMS)
Runenrs-Up: Kipangwala & Opanglemla (QMHSS)
Open Boys Singles
Champion: Wacha (Straightway HSS)
Runner-Up: Wapongsen (JMS)
Open Boys Doubles
Champions: Imkongnochet & Nungshiwapang (Town HSS)
Runners-Up: Wacha & Imtilepfu (Straightway HSS)
Mixed Doubles
Champions: Wacha & Imsusenla Longkumer (Straightway HSS)
Runners-Up: Wapongsen & Temennaro (JMS)
2026 Boys Team Championship
Champions: Jubilee Memorial School
Runners-Up: Mt. Moriah, Ungma
Most Promising Player: Alemjungla Imsong, Soul House Academy
The 7th Mokokchung Inter-School Badminton Championship 2026 concluded on April 26, with a message of encouragement for young athletes and a renewed call for greater support to sports development in the district.
Delivering his message as special guest at the closing ceremony, District Civil Supply Officer, Mokokchung, N Jamonger Ao, congratulated all participants from various schools for taking part in the championship.
Emphasizing the spirit of participation, Ao stated that success in sports goes beyond winning titles. “Regardless of the prizes you may have won, I want each one of you to remember this, you are all champions. Your courage to step onto the court, to compete, and to give your best is what truly defines victory,” he said.
He highlighted the importance of a supportive environment in nurturing young talent, noting that a child cannot excel in sports without encouragement from parents, coaches and mentors. He urged stakeholders to continue their efforts in guiding and supporting young players so they can achieve success and develop into responsible individuals.
Praising the organizers, Ao described the Mokokchung District Badminton Association as one of the finest sports bodies in the district. He said the association has contributed immensely to the development of sports and producing players who have competed at higher levels, and congratulated it for successfully conducting the tournament.
Addressing broader challenges, Ao pointed out that the growth of sports in Mokokchung requires stronger backing from stakeholders. “For any sporting event to succeed and for a strong sports ecosystem to thrive, support from various stakeholders, corporates, sponsors, and well-wishers, is essential,” he said, while noting that the district lacks easy access to sponsorship opportunities.
Appealing for collective effort, he called upon individuals, business houses and organizations to extend support in various forms. “I take this opportunity to appeal to individuals, business houses, and organizations to come forward and extend their support, financially, intellectually, and through your valuable time,” he said. “Together, let us build a district that is vibrant, thriving, and full of opportunities for our young sportspersons,” he encouraged.
He concluded by wishing all players success in their future endeavours.