Arunachal: Lining 10th Chief Minister Veteran and Sub-Veteran State Badminton Championship 2023 concludes
ZIRO- The Li Ning 10th Chief Minister Veteran and Sub-Veteran State Badminton Championship 2023 concluded on November 25th, in Ziro, leaving fans and participants alike with memories of thrilling matches and competitive camaraderie. Organised by the Lower Subansiri Badminton Association (LSBA) under the aegis of the Arunachal Badminton Association (ASBA) and hosted by the Ziro Badminton Club (ZBC), the event lived up to its promise of delivering top-notch badminton action.
The inauguration ceremony, held on November 22nd, was graced by the presence of Puna Hinda, Managing Director of M/s PH Construction, as the Chief Guest, and Nilly Likha Tabo, ZPM Pistana Zilla Segment, 16 Yachuli Assembly Constituency, as the Guest of Honour. The ceremony set the stage for a competition that brought together 206 participants from 21 districts, all vying for glory across various categories, including Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Women’s Singles, and Women’s Doubles in age groups ranging from 35+ to 55+.
The closing ceremony, held with great enthusiasm was graced by Likha Maj, former Chairman of the Rubber Board and Managing Director of Green Gold, as the Chief Guest and Keni Bagra, APPS, SP Lower Subansiri, as the Guest of Honour. The ceremony was a fitting tribute to the winners who emerged victorious in their respective categories.
Winners of the Tournament:
Women Single (35+)
• 1st Prize: Taw Yania, Dist. Kurung Kumey
• 2nd Prize: Tarh Kayum, Dist. Kurung Kumey
• 3rd Prize: Bijum Pul, Anjaw & Oni Lona, West Siang
Men Single (35+)
• 1st Prize: Nich Taku, Papum Pare
• 2nd Prize: Open Melo, Lower Dibang Valley
• 3rd Prize: Dekio Gumja, APPSCB & Ambita Sonam, Dist. E. Kameng
Mixed Double (35+)
• 1st Prize: Nich Taku P. Pare / Boni Yapu, Kamle
• 2nd Prize: Dekio Gumja APPSCB / Yane Kamsar, Kamle
• 3rd Prize: Barailum Chaitom, Lohit / Jajim Ama, Anjaw
Women Double (35+)
• 1st Prize: Tarh Kayum / Taw Yania, Kurung Kumey
• 2nd Prize: Jajim Ama, Anjaw / Pema Lodon, Capital
• 3rd Prize: Bijum Pul, Anjaw / Taba Yapi, Papumpare
• Dabura Sonam / Yase Bagang, East Kameng
Men Double (35+)
• 1st Prize: Byabang Jamja, Capital / Dekio Gumja, APPSCB
• 2nd Prize: Koj Tajang and Sonu Lama, Lower Subansiri
• 3rd Prize: Nich Taku / S T Damo, Papum Pare & Karling Sonam / Yungte Sangyu, East Kameng
Women Single (40+)
• 1st Prize: Boni Yapu, Kamle
• 2nd Prize: Yane Kamsar, Kamle
• 3rd Prize: Likha Yano, CCBA and Lina Kaki CCBA
Men Single (40+)
• 1st Prize: Open Melo, Lower Dibang Valley
• 2nd Prize: Byabang Jamja, Capital
• 3rd Prize: Harang Sonam, East Kameng & Tania Raju, Pamumpare
Women Double (40+)
• 1st Prize: Boni Yupu / Yane Kamsar, Kamle
• 2nd Prize: Jajim Ama, Anjaw / Pema Ladon, (CCBA)
• 3rd Prize: Minu Mara / Yapak Nasi (Upper Subansiri) and Mepung Pangia / Yase Bagang (East Kameng)
Men Double (40+)
• 1st Prize: Tomar Ango, Toni Bam, Leparada
• 2nd Prize: Ambra Mena and Open Melo, Lower Dibang Valley
• 3rd Prize: Karling Sonam / Pudom Taku, East Kameng and Taba Chayo / Toi Bam, Papumpare
The tournament, conducted under the Chairmanship of Er. N. L. Togu and Hano Hailang as the Organising Secretary, was deemed a resounding success, showcasing not only the athletic prowess of the participants but also the spirit of sportsmanship that prevailed throughout the event.
The honorary General Secretary of ASBA Bamang Tago expressed his content over the success of the tournament and wanted more such tournaments to be held at Ziro.
