The 1st Under-16 Nagaland Open Volleyball Tournament 2025 concluded at the Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium, Mokokchung, on June 28. Organized by Evergreen Club, Ungma, Mokokchung, under the aegis of MDVA, the tournament brought together eleven talented teams, including one from Kohima, competing for the coveted inaugural title.
The final match was played between Yajang United and Spartan Club Lakhuni, where Spartan Club Lakhuni emerged as the champions, winning 3-1 (25-19, 17-25, 11-25, 10-25).
The third-place winners were Gen Alpha Chungtia, while Empire Mizuma secured fourth place.
Individual prize winners:
· Best Setter: Tasenmongba, Spartan Club Lakhuni
· Best Spiker: Tekamongba, Spartan Club Lakhuni
· Player of the Tournament: Maongkumzuk, Yajang United
The Guest of Honour at the closing ceremony was Atsungba Walling, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung. In his speech, he encouraged the youth to strive for excellence and congratulated the Evergreen Club for their noble initiative to promote the sport. He also urged them to continue organizing the event in the future.
Earlier, Metsubo Jamir, Minister of RD & SIRD, was the Chief Guest at the inaugural programme held on June 26.