Luke Sasong Memorial Volleyball Trophy begins in Mokokchung

The 14th Luke Sasong Memorial Volleyball Trophy 2026 commenced on Wednesday at the Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Mokokchung. Organized by the Luke Sasong Sporting Association under the Mangmetong Students’ Union, the three-day tournament features eight teams competing in a best-of-three format during the league stage.

Defending champions MH-10 Kohima opened the tournament by defeating Ever Green Club, Ungma, with a score of 2–1 (20–25, 25–20, 25–15). Other opening day victories included Changtongya Volleyball Association defeating Pangti Volleyball Team 2–0, Savage Setters Volleyball Club, Chungtia winning 2–0 against Twin Brothers, and Longsa Sporting Association defeating United Brothers, Chakpa 2–0.

The participating teams are split into two pools. Pool A includes MH-10 Kohima, Ever Green Club, Ungma, Savage Setters Volleyball Club, Chungtia, and Twin Brothers. Pool B consists of Changtongya Volleyball Association, Pangti Volleyball Team, United Brothers, Chakpa, and Longsa Sporting Association. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the semi-finals on September 17, with the grand finale scheduled for September 18.

S Keoshu Yimkhiung, Advisor for Youth Resources and Sports for the Government of Nagaland, attended the inaugural event as the Guest of Honour. He encouraged local bodies and student organizations to continue supporting sporting activities to realize the state's athletic potential.