The Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA) successfully organized the LI-NING 47th Nagaland State Sub-Junior & Masters Badminton Championship 2025 at the K. Kire IPS Indoor Badminton Stadium, NAPTC, Chümoukedima. The tournament was held from September 30 to October 3.
The closing program was chaired by Dr. Alice Kenye, Joint Secretary of the NBA. The invocation was offered by Rev. Dr. P. Tali, followed by the presidential speech of Dr. Watizulu Süzümeren, President of the NBA and Vice President of the Badminton Association of India. A speech was delivered by the Special Guest, W. Chingang Konyak, MLA and Advisor for DUDA & Geology & Mining, Government of Nagaland, followed by concluding remarks from Er. Ichirang Zeliang, Convenor and Joint Secretary (Tournament), NBA. The program also featured an exhibition match between the Special Guest and NBA members, followed by the prize distribution ceremony.
Winners and Runners-up:
Sub-Junior Categories:
- Boys Singles U9 – Winner: I Temsumanen (Mokokchung); Runner-up: Nipuvi Sumi (Niuland)
- Girls Singles U9 – Winner: Yatetla (Mokokchung); Runner-up: Imtiyala Jamir (Zunheboto)
- Boys Singles U11 – Winner: Moatangit Tzudir (Mokokchung); Runner-up: Lenjener Tzudir (Mokokchung)
- Girls Singles U11 – Winner: Likupu J. Achumi (Zunheboto); Runner-up: Rongsenrenla Imson (Dimapur)
- Boys Doubles U11 – Winners: Lenjener Tzudir & Moatangit Tzudir (Mokokchung); Runners-up: Imtionen & Walunir Longkumer (Dimapur)
- Boys Singles U13 – Winner: Alemkaba (Shamator); Runner-up: Kukhozo Nienu (Phek)
- Girls Singles U13 – Winner: Livana Yeptho (Niuland); Runner-up: Jasmine Phalneilh (Peren)
- Boys Doubles U13 – Winners: Tokhu Kiho & Kinisho H. Kinimi (Zunheboto); Runners-up: Paominson Doungel & Dwayibe Pame (Peren)
- Boys Singles U15 – Winner: Satemliba (Dimapur); Runner-up: Khriemezo Linyu (Dimapur)
- Girls Singles U15 – Winner: Yalemjungla (Mokokchung); Runner-up: Livana Yeptho (Niuland)
- Boys Doubles U15 – Winners: Khriemezo Linyu & Satemliba (Dimapur); Runners-up: Imchalong Lemtur & Imkongnochet Lemtur (Mokokchung)
- Girls Doubles U15 – Winners: Kimkim Kongsai (Dimapur) & Yalemjungla (Mokokchung); Runners-up: Wangshirenla Imchen & Meyisen (Dimapur)
- Boys Singles U17 – Winner: Heloka Swu (Niuland); Runner-up: Chonvung Pochury (Dimapur)
- Girls Singles U17 – Winner: Kimkim Kongsai (Dimapur); Runner-up: Reha Thapa (Dimapur)
- Boys Doubles U17 – Winners: Heloka Swu & Tinato Zhimomi (Niuland); Runners-up: Hivi H. Kinimi & Titoka Shohe (Zunheboto)
Masters Categories:
- Men’s Singles 35+ – Winner: Ankur Sangpang Rai (Kohima); Runner-up: Imnatoshi Longkumer (Kohima)
- Men’s Doubles 35+ – Winners: Impoti Jamir & Imnatoshi Longkumer (Kohima); Runners-up: Opang Jamir & Ruvokhriele Roland Pienyu (Kohima)
- Men’s Singles 40+ – Winner: Meyiakum Jamir (Dimapur); Runner-up: Hekato Swu (Niuland)
- Men’s Doubles 40+ – Winners: Sendongyanger & Toshikaba (Mokokchung); Runners-up: Sashiwapang & Temsuyanger (Mokokchung)
- Men’s Singles 45+ – Winner: Tajenkaba Ao (Nagaland Police); Runner-up: Meyiakum Jamir (Dimapur)
- Men’s Doubles 45+ – Winners: Sendongyanger & Toshikaba (Mokokchung); Runners-up: Aomolong Aier (Kohima) & Sashiwapang (Mokokchung)
- Men’s Singles 50+ – Winner: Samuel Pongen (Meluri); Runner-up: S. Bendang Imchen (Mokokchung)
- Men’s Doubles 50+ – Winners: Samuel Pongen & Chirhotho Rasutho (Meluri); Runners-up: Alem Pongner (Dimapur) & I Temjen Lemtur (Kohima)
- Men’s Doubles 55+ – Winners: Alem Pongener (Dimapur) & I Temjen Lemtur (Kohima); Runners-up: Yekhuvi Achumi (Dimapur) & Arep Ao (Kohima)
Source: Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA)
Eight champions from Mokokchung at State Badminton Championship
Mokokchung district won eight championship titles and five runner-up titles in the LI-NING 47th Nagaland State Sub-Junior & Masters Badminton Championship 2025, organized by the Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA).
The Mokokchung district contingent comprised 30 players, accompanied by coach Bendangnochet and team manager Imosanen.
Below is the list of champions and runner-up winners:
