The Nagaland University Kohima Campus (NUKC) hosted the grand finale of the Associate Dean’s Cup 2025 (ADSW Cup) on September 26 at the University playground. Organised under the theme Breaking Barriers, this year’s edition concluded on a vibrant note, drawing anticipation for future tournaments.
The closing ceremony opened with the University anthem, followed by an address from Prof. N. Venuh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PVC) of NUKC. Prof. Venuh commended the organising committee for uniting the campus community through sports, noting that the event had truly broken barriers by fostering participation, togetherness, and wellbeing. He expressed hope that the initiative would grow stronger in future editions.
Phuyeka P. Yeptho, Sports Secretary, introduced the finalist teams, and the finale commenced with a ceremonial kick-off by the PVC. The program was chaired by Lhinghoivah Vahsi Handshing, with invocation by Mhonthung Kikon and a special performance by Eshak Konyak.
In the much-awaited final, Team Education and Teacher Education clinched the championship title, while Team Management and Electronics & Communication Engineering finished as runners-up. The Department of History & Archaeology and Psychology was named the Best Disciplined Team. Individual honours included Best Player for Chingkam (Education), Best Keeper for Abinath Konthoujam (Management), Highest Scorer for Matemshiba I. Jamir (History & Archaeology), and Best Defender for Tokwang (Education).
The ceremony featured a song by Mhasilhoukhonuo, a gratitude message by Vitsürieno Meyase, and a vote of thanks from Shalo Kent. The program concluded with a benediction by T. Lingcholi Sangtam.
An exhibition match earlier in the day saw the Nagaland University Research Scholars’ Forum, Kohima (NURSF-K), defeat the Nagaland University Students’ Union (NUSU).
The ADSW Cup 2025 Organising Committee thanked the University authority, sponsors, and the NUKC community for their support in making the event a success.