Savage Setters win Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy

Savage Setters Volleyball Club, based in Chungtia, won the 19th Imchaba Master Memorial Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy after a dramatic comeback in the final. Competing at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Mokokchung, the newly formed club overcame two-time champions MH-10 Kohima in a five-set match.

MH-10 Kohima initially dominated the final, winning the first two sets 25-18 and 25-12. However, Savage Setters rallied to win the subsequent three sets with scores of 25-22, 25-22, and 15-12. The tournament, organized by the Mokokchung District Volleyball Association, featured 14 teams from across Nagaland.

As champions, Savage Setters received the trophy and Rs 1 lakh, while runners-up MH-10 Kohima were awarded Rs 70,000. This victory follows a recent appearance by the club in the final of the 14th Luke Sasong Memorial Volleyball Trophy earlier this month.