St Joseph University, Chümoukedima, emerged as the overall champion of the 5th St Joseph University Trophy 2026, held on October 28 and 29 at the university campus.
Chümoukedima, October 30 (MExN): St Joseph University, Chümoukedima, emerged as the overall champion of the Fifth St Joseph University Trophy 2026, held on October 28 and 29 at the university campus under the theme “One Spirit, One Goal, One Trophy.” The two-day tournament brought together teams from various colleges and institutions, competing in football, volleyball and basketball.
The inaugural programme on October 28 featured the blessing and inauguration of a pickleball court by Rev Dr Fr Francis S Cheerangal, Principal of St Anthony School, Tenyiphe-I, and former Principal of Jalukie College. The programme also included flag hoisting, cultural performances and the ceremonial lighting of the sports torch, followed by the oath-taking ceremony administered by the Games and Sports Secretary of the St Joseph University Students' Council.
The sporting events were officiated by officials from the Nagaland Referees Association (NES).
In the competition results, Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, won the men's football title, with National Institute of Technology (NIT), Nagaland, finishing as runners-up. St Joseph University won the men's volleyball championship, followed by Eastern Christian College, Dimapur, while Tetso College, Sovima, claimed the men's basketball title, with Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) finishing as runners-up.
Individual awards included Victor D Sangma of NIT Nagaland, who received the Best Goalkeeper award in football, while Lungniamthai Gangmei of Salesian College of Higher Education was named Player of the Tournament.
In volleyball, Shohepu of St Joseph University received the Best Spiker award, while Shahit of the university was adjudged Best Setter. Jungchilong of Tetso College received the Most Valuable Player award in basketball.
The valedictory programme was moderated by Hokato Sumi, Assistant Professor, Department of History, St Joseph University.
