Khruosutho Nyuthe, NPS, addresses the gathering during the 1st Meluri District Open Badminton Tournament 2026 held at the Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex in Meluri on October 5.
Meluri, October 5 (MExN): The 1st Meluri District Open Badminton Tournament 2026 was organised by the Meluri District Badminton Association (MDBA) in collaboration with the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland, and the District Administration, Meluri, at the Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex here on October 5.
Khruosutho Nyuthe, NPS, Commandant, 14th NAP (IR), Kiphire, who attended the programme as the special guest, stressed the importance of following the rules and regulations of the game in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Addressing the gathering, Nyuthe encouraged participants to develop strong personalities through self-discipline, dedication and perseverance and urged them to strive for excellence to represent Meluri district at the state and national levels.
He also encouraged officers and personnel of departments under Meluri district to actively participate in sports, noting that the event was open to everyone.
As Meluri is a newly established district, Nyuthe emphasised that its development requires the collective contribution and participation of all sections of society.
He called upon participants to uphold discipline, sportsmanship and humanity and wished them success in their respective events.
The tournament featured Men's Open Doubles, 35+ and 45+ categories, and Women's Doubles, with a minimum of six teams in the Women's Doubles category.
The matches were conducted according to Badminton World Federation (BWF) regulations in a knockout format on a best-of-three basis, with 15 points.
Shuttlecocks for the tournament were sponsored by Renbenthung Ezung, proprietor of Urban Bay Sports, New Secretariat Road, Kohima.
The programme commenced with an invocation prayer by Wuthovi Nyuthe, Associate Pastor, MVBC, followed by a welcome address by Dr Thoshusie Katiry, president, Meluri District Badminton Association.
The programme was chaired by Aposie, Technical Secretary. A special song by “Belongnin” added to the occasion, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from players and spectators.
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