YUPIA, Apr 10: The 9th District level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy (HDMT) 2026 for Football and Volleyball (U-16 Boys & Girls) of Papum Pare district concluded at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia on Thursday.
The tournament witnessed participation from teams representing Doimukh, Sagalee, Balijan, Sangdupota and Gumto, reflecting a high level of competitiveness and sportsmanship among the young athletes.
Sagalee emerged as the overall dominant team, securing victories in all four categories.
In Football (Boys), Sagalee came out as the winner while Gumto finished as runners-up.
The best player award went to Dayum Tade (Sagalee).
Football (Girls) saw Sagalee win the competition, followed by Doimukh in no 2 spot.
Khyoda Yama (Doimukh) became the best player.
In Volleyball (Boys), Sagalee clinched the title while Doimukh ended as runners-up.
Teli Tadap (Sagalee) was crowned the best player.
Volleyball (Girls) witnessed Sagalee claim the contest, with Doimukh as runners-up.
Kipa Anyi (Sagalee) was adjudged the best player.
T T Tara, DDSE Papum Pare district, and Paul Natung, Office Superintendent, Income Tax Department, Ministry of Finance (Govt of India) attended the closing ceremony of the tournament and gave away the prizes to the winners. (DIPRO)