Kohima, February 7: Shangngan Chopsa Youth from Arunachal Pradesh defeated Tizit Headquarter in the final match to emerged as champions of the 1st Open Night Volleyball Tournament at Lapa Lampong, Tizit, Mon which concluded on February 4. 14 teams took part in the competition.
The 4-day long tournament was organized by Naoshelim under the theme ‘One life one chance avoid drugs.’
The champions Chopsa Youth received Rs 20,000, while the runner’s up Tizit HQ got Rs 10,000. The individual prizes sponsored by Airtel Mon for best lifter was awarded to Nokshen of Lampong Brothers and best spiker to Joakpha of Tizit HQ. In the closing ceremony, panel lawyer (Mon District Legal Services Authority) K. Topha was the special guest. He encouraged the youngsters to stand against drug/substance abuse.
Meanwhile, an awareness programme on drug/substance abuse was conducted by Dr Methna, Medical Officer, PHC, Tizit.
(Page News Service)
