AS-33 from Assam emerged as the champions of the 4th edition of the Day/Night Volleyball Tournament, held under the motto “One Life, One Chance, Avoid Drugs,” on Saturday evening at the GMS School Ground, Lapa Lampong, Tizit, Mon.
In the finals, the Assam team outclassed the defending champions, Prime Spikers, in three straight sets to claim the championship title.
The three-day-long tournament was organized by Naoshelim Lapa Lampong to raise awareness about staying away from drugs and substance abuse.
The opening ceremony was attended by Raju Thapa, President of the Mon District Volleyball Association, while the final match saw the presence of Nokjak Ranger from the Namsa Range and Ravindra, Major of the 27 Assam Rifles, Tizit Mon.
A press release from the organizing committee stated that a total of seven teams participated in the tournament, including a team from Assam. The AS-33 team received a cash prize of Rs 50,000, while the runners-up, Prime Spikers, were awarded Rs 25,000. The individual awards were given to Shahil Gogoi (AS-33) for Best Setter and Mridu Gogoi (Prime Spikers) for Best Spiker.
Naoshelim expressed gratitude to Paiwang Konyak, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, and Wango, Deputy Director of Social Welfare, for sponsoring the prize money. It is worth mentioning that Naoshelim is a non-profit voluntary group dedicated to charitable causes, with all funds generated through their initiatives donated to rehabilitation centers or used to help those in need.