Winners of 2nd Baulkline Open Snooker Tournament with Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso at Porterlane, Kohima on October 4.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 5
Neitho Chadi emerged champion of the 2nd Baulkline Open Snooker Tournament organised by Baulkline Club Kohima at Porterlane, Kohima.
He defeated Kigevi Zhimo 3-2 frames in the final.
The three-day tournament, held from October 2 to 4, saw participation of 52 players from Kohima, Dimapur and Wokha.
Chadi received Rs 60,000, a trophy and citation, while runner-up Zhimo was awarded Rs 30,000 and a citation.
Semi-finalists Ronsenmonga Jamir and Rukusato Khusoh received Rs 5,000 each and citations. Khusoh also won the highest break award of Rs 5,000 for a break of 59.
Addressing the valedictory function, MLA Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso described the snooker table as a “table of unity”, saying the tournament brought together players from different tribes and districts.
“Let this be not just a snooker table, but a table of unity for all of us,” he said, while urging youngsters to take up the sport and aspire to represent Nagaland.
Drawing parallels between snooker and life, Rhutso said the game taught lessons of patience, humility, discipline, respect for opponents and making the right decisions.
He said the government would try its best to promote the sport and encouraged players to work towards becoming champions at the state level and representing Nagaland.
The closing function was chaired by Baulkline Club Kohima president E Krelo while club proprietor Neidilhou Suohu led the felicitation programme.
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