KEAK, Aug 14: Dongin Ao Sports Club (DASC) and Libu Bene became champions in the men’s and women’s category, respectively, in the Jumtum Tato Memorial Volleyball Tournament, which concluded here in West Siang district on 12 August.
DASC beat Sirum Sports Club, while Libu Bene defeated Kunu Yami Sports Club to emerge champions.
Gumge Karbak of All Karbak Geyi and Tumbe Yao of DASC were declared the ‘best player’ and the ‘best smasher’ of the tournament in the men’s category.
In the women’s section, Toter Nomuk of Libu Bene and Bade Kamki of Ruyi Women Team were declared the ‘best smasher’ and the ‘best player’ respectively.
The ‘disciplined team’ awards for the men’s and women’s category went to Peri Sports Club and Ruyi Women Sports Club respectively.
On the occasion, the family members, players and people from various parts of the state paid floral tributes to Jumtum Tato and hailed him as one of the finest government servants and gentlemen of the state.
Jumtum Tato was former chief engineer of the power department.
The tournament was sponsored by the family members of late Tato and organised by the Keak Youth Club under the aegis of the District Olympic Association. (DIPRO)
