The fourth Patkai Trophy 2026 Inter-Institutional Championship opened at Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), Chümoukedima-Seithekema, on Thursday, bringing together 39 institutions, including three from outside Nagaland. The three-day event concludes on October 10, marking an increase from 24 participating teams last year.
Kudecho Khamo, MLA and Adviser for Civil Administration Works Division, graced the opening ceremony as special guest, encouraging students to balance academics with sports and other pursuits while identifying and developing their individual strengths.
Emphasising discipline, perseverance and resilience, Khamo said sports teach participants to win with humility and lose with dignity. He urged students to treat setbacks as opportunities to learn and uphold sportsmanship and integrity.
College Principal Thepfuvilie Pierü welcomed the participating institutions, while Chaplain Rev. Dr. Vichukho Ngukha invoked blessings for a safe and successful championship. Games and Sports Secretary Ronathung Odyuo administered the oath.
Following the inaugural programme, sporting action got underway across the various disciplines, setting the stage for three days of spirited competition. A total of 28 matches were played on the opening day across basketball, volleyball football and badminton and tug of war scheduled to commence later.
Apart from host institution Patkai Christian College, the participating institutions from Nagaland are Baptist Theological College, Bethesda Higher Secondary School (HSS), C-Edge College, Cornerstone College, Dimapur Government College, Don Bosco College, Eastern Christian College, Fazl Ali College, Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Medziphema, GHSS Niuland, Government Polytechnic Seithekema, Greenwood HSS, ICFAI University, Immanuel College, Kohima College, Livingstone International, MGM College, Modern College, Mount Mary College, NIT Nagaland, Peren Government College, Platinum College, PM Shri GHSS Chümoukedima, Pranab College, Salesian College, Salt Christian College, SAS (NU), SD Jain Girls’ College, SFS Medziphema, St John College, St Joseph College, St Joseph University, St Xavier College, Tetso College, and Unity College.
The championship has also drawn participation from three institutions outside Nagaland: Royal Global University, Don Bosco University and Assam Downtown University, all from Assam.
