RONO HILLS, Nov 9: The 12th University Badminton League, organized by the Officers’ Club of Rajiv Gandhi University (OCRGU) in both intra-club and open categories, concluded on Saturday evening, with research scholars pair team lifting the Open (Men’s) championship.
The research scholars’ team of Litlong Nokbi & Tok Matung Camder clinched the men’s doubles open title, defeating the faculty pair of Prof Gibji Nimasow & Dr Hemantajit Gogoi in straight sets.
In the intra-club men’s doubles competition final, the pair of Dr. Nani Tamang Jose & Pura Deilyang emerged as champions by defeating Dr H Shanjit Singh & Techi Kamtung in three thrilling sets.
In the mixed doubles (intra club) finals, the team of Dr David Pertin & Naying Perme Saroh defended their title, beating the pair of Prof Gibji Nimasow & Dr Oyi Dai Nimasow in straight setters, while in the mixed doubles (open) finals the pair of Abhimanyu Dwivedi & Mime Nyodu defeated the pair of Gumge Karbak & Tayo Ana in another straight setter.
In the women’s doubles open final, Dr Oi Dai Nimasow & Gunjan Gongo emerged winners defeating the pair of Naying Perme Saroh & Tayo Ana.
A total of 33 teams competed in the event in which altogether 42 matches were played.
Gracing the prize distribution ceremony as chief guest, RGU Vice Chancellor Prof Shivaraj appreciated the OCRGU and the participating players for their participation with sportsmanship spirit.
While assuring to improve the sports facilities in the university, the VC encouraged the players to shed more sweats and compete in higher platforms and bring laurel for the university and the State.
He said that the University remains committed to promoting sports alongside academic excellence, as an integral part of holistic education.
Besides, few special awards were also given away, wherein research scholar from the Dept of Physical Education Tok Matung Camder was declared as the Best Player of the league. Matung also bagged the Best Smasher Award, and the Best Veteran Player award went to the Vice Chancellor.
Earlier, the league got underway on Friday, with Hibu Tama, Chief Engineer, RWD (WZ), GoAP, gracing the inaugural programme.