Officials along with the winners pose for a photo during the conclusion of the NSPG 2026 Senior Inter-District Basketball Tournament, held at the 1st NAP Battalion Basketball Court, Police Complex, Chümoukedima, on November 7.
Chümoukedima, November 8 (MExN): Kohima emerged champions in both the men’s and women’s categories of the NSPG 2026 Senior Inter-District Basketball Tournament, held at the 1st NAP Battalion Basketball Court, Police Complex, Chümoukedima, from November 3 to 7.
In the men’s final, Kohima defeated Dimapur 81-42 to clinch the championship for the third consecutive time. Keneitseizo led Kohima’s scoring with 18 points, while Sedeneituo contributed 10 points. For Dimapur, Chumbemo scored 12 points and Chumben added 11.
In the women’s final, Kohima edged past Dimapur 43-40 in a closely contested match. T Resuh and R. Belho led the champions with nine points each. Christina scored 14 points and Yashisola added seven for Dimapur.
The tournament featured 14 districts in the men’s category and 11 in the women’s category, with a total of 300 athletes, comprising 168 men and 132 women, participating alongside 50 team officials.
A team of 18 technical officials managed the competition, with Chief Referee Alanthung Ngullie overseeing 44 matches during the five-day event.
In the men’s bronze medal match, Phek defeated host district Chümoukedima 78-70 to secure third place. Cuwe Mero led Phek with 19 points, while R Mero contributed 12. For Chümoukedima, Vivika scored a game-high 25 points and Benhilo added 14.
In the women’s bronze medal match, Mokokchung defeated Mon 64-45. Aya led Mokokchung with 21 points, followed by Achet with 17. For Mon, Lem scored 16 points, Janet contributed 12 and Dorjee added 11.
Sedeneituo Kuotsu of Kohima was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the men’s category, while Hukholu Resu, also of Kohima, received the women’s MVP award for their performances throughout the tournament.
The closing ceremony was attended by Zhaleo Rio, Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs and President of the Nagaland Basketball Association (NBA), as the chief guest. He was accompanied by Neingutou Rio, Class-I government contractor, proprietor of R N Company and General Secretary of COB NPF, and Shikato Swu, General Secretary of NPF Chümoukedima Division.
The dignitaries presented medals to the winners and participants. Tournament Commissioner Yudang Ao presented the individual awards.
The tournament was organised as part of the Nagaland State and Para Games (NSPG) 2026.
