Oriental College concluded the Men’s Open Basketball Tournament with Team Highlanders clinching the championship title, defeating Team TMB in the finals with a commanding score of 103–67 at Oriental College, Kohima, on Wednesday.
The tournament semifinals featured exciting clashes as Team TMB overcame Team Orca with 97 points, while Team Highlanders defeated Team Arrow Farm with 91 points. The much-anticipated final saw the Highlanders dominate, securing the winners’ cash prize of Rs 50,000, while Team TMB received Rs 30,000 as runners-up.
The valedictory programme was graced by Keneingutuo Albert Whuorie, State Finance Manager, National Health Mission (DHFW), Nagaland. In his address, Whuorie congratulated the college for promoting sporting opportunities for youth, commended all teams for their sportsmanship and teamwork, and encouraged students to embrace sports for both physical fitness and mental well-being.
The programme was chaired by Vizotuo Thorie, HoD, Department of Commerce. The vote of thanks was proposed by Chubanenla Imchen, Dean of Students Welfare, and the thanksgiving prayer was led by Chibeni Murry, Vice Principal (Administration), OCK.
