The Federation of Traditional Catapult (FTC) is set to host the 6th Hornbill Darts Masters from December 6 to 8, in Kohima. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event will take place across two venues; the Nagaland Olympic Association office complex and the Heritage Old DC Bungalow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hornbill Darts Masters, held in collaboration with the Tourism Department and the Government of Nagaland, has gained recognition as a National Ranking event by the Indian Darts Council (IDC) since 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The upcoming tournament features a total prize pool of Rs. 5.5 lakh and has attracted 86 participants from Malaysia and nine Indian states, including Assam, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Nagaland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Team Event, Draw Doubles, Men\u2019s Singles (IDC National Ranking Event), Ladies\u2019 Singles (IDC National Ranking Event), FTC Open Singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The preliminary rounds will be held from December 6 to 8, starting from 9 a.m. at the Nagaland Olympic Association office complex. The grand finale is scheduled for December 8 at 5 p.m at the Heritage Old DC Bungalow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a bid to promote indigenous games, FTC will debut its Traditional Sports edition during the event. Activities include: Catapult Shooting, Spear Throw, Zutho Darts. According to FTC, this initiative aims to blend traditional Naga culture with modern sporting events, providing a unique platform for local talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The finale will feature live performances by Seyievinuo Chuzo and Susalho Ringa, followed by a DJ session with DJ OIR. Tickets for the grand finale are priced at Rs.150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event will be managed by Gutouch Events. FTC highlighted the challenges faced by Nagas in participating in national-level sports due to high costs. By hosting such events locally, the organization aims to bridge this gap and offer a professional sporting experience in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 6th Hornbill Darts Masters promises an exciting blend of competition, culture, and entertainment, making it a significant highlight of the Hornbill Festival 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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