The Progressive Shuttlers Club (PSC) concluded its three-day Invitational Badminton Championship with a closing ceremony held at the Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex, Dimapur, on Saturday evening.
Addressing the gathering as the guest of honor, CEO, Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Thungchanbemo Tungoe, congratulated all participating teams and also expressed joy at witnessing so many shuttlers from beyond the state borders.
He shared that he was at the programme as a badminton enthusiast and not as the guest of honor, he said that there are two kinds of badminton players, those who play out of love for the game and to maintain good health, and those who play to become professionals.
He also added that he was especially happy to see young talents embracing badminton among all sports. Highlighting the physical and mental health benefits of the sport, Tungoe said he was encouraged by the quality and level of badminton displayed by local players.
He also congratulated DMC Deputy Chairperson Imlinaro Stephenie Yaden and announced a sponsored programme for winners in two categories, by himself and Imlinaro.
Earlier, the programme was chaired and invocation offered by Mhabemo Kithan, while treasurer PSC, Lima Longkumer, delivered the vote of thanks.
It may be noted that winners of the Under 15 and 19 category walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 12,000 respectively, while winners of the rest of the categories bagged Rs. 20,000, and Rs. 12, 000 respectively.
Results of the Championship
Men’s Double
Winner: Jayraj Pegu and Amrit Rongpi
Runners Up: Ikato Assumi and Permarisi Zeliang
Boys Single (Under 15)
Winner: Harshit Patgiri
Runners Up: Khriemezo
Girls Single (Under 15)
Winner: Pradiksa Dutta
Runners Up: Livana Yeptho
Boys Singles (Under 19)
Winner: N Yohenba Singh
Runners Up: Heloka Swu
Mixed Doubles 45
Winner: Raju Chetri and Ekumyala
Runners Up: Tajenkaba Ao and Bendangnaro
Men’s Doubles 80+
Winner: Tajenkaba Ao and Raju Chetri
Runners Up: Temjen Longkumer and Nochet
Men’s Double 100+
Winner: Golden Kharbuli and Bastab Neog
Runners Up: Dr Watizulu Jamir and Nochet