Nagaland Men’s Volleyball Team Heads to Jaipur for 69th Senior National Championship 2025

DIMAPUR: The 18-member Nagaland State men’s volleyball team, accompanied by two coaches and two team managers, left for Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Friday to participate in the 69th Senior National Volleyball Championship 2025 from January 7 to 13.

A brief send-off program was held at the Tourist Lodge, Dimapur, where the president of the Nagaland Volleyball Association, N. Jacob Yanthan, exhorted the players and wished them all the best. Jacob also thanked the director and staff of the Department of Youth Resources and Sports for allowing the Nagaland State men’s volleyball team to participate in the championship.

Technical secretary of the Nagaland Volleyball Association, P. Yanbemo Humtsoe, briefed the players on the rules and regulations while pastor Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur, Dr. Yanbemo Lotha, prayed for the team’s journey throughout the championship.

The players are Akangtoshi Longkumer, Chubamanen, Imato Achumi, Khevozoto Mera, Kukhalhu Nyekha, Menuokho-O Ngukha, Nucuzo Nyekha, Obeka Achumi, Pelevituo Kuotsu, Phyobemo Jami, Rokosatuo Kuotsu, Satemmeren M Longkumer, Vikiho Swu, and Yongkongtenzuk.

Meanwhile, the Taekwon-Do Association of Nagaland (TAN) won the gold and bronze medals at the 39th National ITF Taekwon-Do Championship, which was held from December 27 to 29, 2024, in Goa. Representing Nagaland, the six-member team displayed exceptional talent and dedication at the prestigious event where Michael Kevichüsa bagged the gold medal and Kagunchungliu Kamei secured the bronze medal.

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