Players in action at the 50th Imtimeren Open volleyball tournament 2026 at Longsa village, Mokokchung.
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | January 8
The Longsa Sports Association celebrated its Golden Jubilee cum 50th Imtimeren Open Volleyball Tournament 2026 at Salang Lenden, Longsa village, Mokokchung. The two-day tournament is held on the theme “To Foster the Young Generation,” with an aim to promote unity and build diplomatic relationships among neighbouring districts and villages through sports.
Metsübo Jamir, Minister of Rural Development & SIRD, Government of Nagaland, graced the occasion as the opening special guest. In his speech, Jamir praised the pioneers and leadership of the Longsa Sports Association for their efforts in organizing the tournament.
Jamir fondly recollected Imtimeren Jamir, the man after whom the tournament is named, as a great statesman, an able politician, and an effective leader. He encouraged the players to give their best—not merely to win, but to foster oneness, which remains the most important essence of true sportsmanship.
I Temsü Jamir, speaking on behalf of the Imtimeren Open Volleyball Tournament Sponsor’s family, emphasized that the trophy belongs to the entire Longsa village. He urged the teams to play fair, give their best, and foster oneness and unity.
Eight teams are participating in the 50th edition of the Open Volleyball Tournament. The final match is scheduled to be played on January 9. The closing ceremony will be graced by Supongmeren Jamir, MP, Lok Sabha.
