Who We Are

The Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA) is the apex governing body for badminton in Nagaland, dedicated to promoting, organizing, and developing the sport across the state. Since its inception, the Association has played a pivotal role in nurturing local talent, training coaches, and establishing a structured pathway for players to compete at state and national levels.

From appointing a state coach trained at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) to hosting major invitational and inter-state tournaments, the NBA has consistently worked to elevate the standard of badminton in Nagaland. These early initiatives not only strengthened the foundation of the sport but also fostered a culture of excellence and sportsmanship among emerging athletes.

At a Glance

  • Official state governing body for badminton
  • Focused on coach development and athlete pathways
  • Organizers of state invitationals and inter-district tournaments
  • Active collaboration with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) and regional partners

MILESTONES

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Formation (Estd. 1973)

The Association’s formative phase established badminton’s state structure and leadership in Nagaland.

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Coach Development

A state coach trained at the National Institute of Sports helped kick-start systematic training programs.

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First Major Invitational

The first major invitational tournament drew neighbouring states and elevated competitive standards statewide.

VISION & GOALS

State Badminton Academy
Establish a dedicated academy in partnership with Youth Resources & Sports (YRS) or private partners.

Elite Player Pathways
Sponsor talented shuttlers to national academies (e.g., P. Gopichand Academy, Padukone-Dravid Academy).

Indoor Stadiums
Build national-standard indoor stadiums at Officers’ Hill, Kohima for training & events.

Flagship Championships
Conduct Inter-Departmental & Open Championships to expand competitive opportunities statewide.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS

TENURE APRIL 2025- MARCH 2029

DR. WATIZULU SÜZÜMEREN
HONY. PRESIDENT
ADD: H.NO 38/ B, 2 ½ MILE DAROGAPATHAR
VILLAGE DIMAPUR- 797115, NAGALAND
EMAIL ID: drwatizulu@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9402111222

SHRI. WENNYIE KONYAK
Sr. VICE PRESIDENT
ADD: B-95 T. KHEL 6TH MILE SOVIMA,
CHÜMOUKIDEMA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: wennyiek@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8415953204

SHRI. T. AOCHUBA IFS
VICE PRESIDENT
ADD: FOREST COLONY,
OPP. PWD OFFICE,
DIMAPUR
EMAIL: aoslkr2@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 7085243161

ER. SABOU YASHÜ
VICE PRESIDENT
ADD: LOWER BAYAVU HILL,
KOHIMA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: sabouyashu@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9402012562

DR. GEORGE THIRA

DR. GEORGE THIRA
VICE PRESIDENT
ADD: DIMAPUR, NAGALAND
EMAIL: georgethira@hotmail
PHONE NO: 9774006444

ER. CHIRHOTHO RASUTHO
VICE PRESIDENT
ADD: H.NO/B495, KUDA VILLAGE,
DIMAPUR, NAGALAND
EMAIL: chiror2000@yahoo.co.in
PHONE NO: 8731894538

SHRI. R THSANSO YIMCHUNGER
VICE PRESIDENT
ADD: BPO HUKIR VILLAGE,
PO SHAMATOR, NAGALAND
EMAIL: rthsanso74@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9233257015

SHRI. M. RHOVISIE NYUWI IPS
ASSO. VICE PRESIDENT
ADD: PHQ,
KOHIMA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: nyuwirhovisie@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9436006060

SHRI. CALEB P SHOHE
TREASURER
ADD: KOHIMA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: cpshohe@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8974753194

SHRI. JOSEPH SUMI
GENERAL SECRETARY
ADD: SPORTS OFFICER, NAGALAND POLICE.
CHÜMOUKEDIMA POLICE COMPLEX
EMAIL: joseph.sumi90@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 7005684949

ER. ICHIRANG ZELIANG
GENERAL SECRETARY
ADD: S6TH MILE, SOVIMA
CHÜMOUKEDIMA
EMAIL: ichirang84@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9615541951

ER. MOAMONGBA LONGCHARI
JT. SECRETARY
ADD: CHANGKI VILLAGE,
MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND
EMAIL: moamongtianalongchari@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9402470640

DR. ALICE KENYE
JT. SECRETARY
ADD: LAKESIDE APARTMENT, LOWER MTC,
WOKHA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: alicekenye123@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9089545245

DR. N. JANBEMO HUMTSOE
JT. SECRETARY
ADD: GHS COLONY,
WOKHA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: janbemolotha@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9615606042

SHRI. SEYIETUO YASHII
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: C-Khel, Yenyiphe,
Chümoukedima, Nagaland
EMAIL: seyietuoyashii@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 7005654255

SHRI. ZAKABO ROTOKHA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: VALLEY VIEW COLONY,
DIMAPUR, NAGALAND
EMAIL: zvrotokha@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8730071176

SHRI. KEKHRIESETUO ZIEPHRU
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: KOHIMA,
NAGALAND
EMAIL: kekhrie.live@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9089550075

SHRI. B SETSATO SANGTAM
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: KIPHIRE DISTRICT,
NAGALAND
EMAIL: setsasangtam@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8974992799

SHRI. AMAI CHINGKHU
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: SIGNAL BASTI DIMAPUR,
NAGALAND
EMAIL: amaichingkhu@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9436003067

DR. THOSHUSIE KATIRY
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: PHEZOUCHA BLOCK I,
KOHIMA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: thoshusie27@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9862737770

SHRI. IMOMAR JAMIR
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: MOKOKCHUNG,
KOHIMA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: jamirmar@yahoo.com
PHONE NO: 9862105513

SHRI. Y TAMUNG KONYAK
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: MON TOWN, WAJIEM WARD, H/NO.27,
KOHIMA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: tamungkonyak@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9612111007

SHRI. TONNY A SWU
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: CHEKIYE VILLAGE,
NIULAND, NAGALAND
EMAIL: tonnykiho@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 7630876299

SHRI. P. PUKHA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: NOKLAK,
NIULAND, NAGALAND
EMAIL: pukhalam64@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8974631406

ER. KIDOSAP SIARAU
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: JALUKIE TOWN,
PEREN, NAGALAND
EMAIL: kidosap@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8731829259

SHRI. VEKHROLO KOZA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: UPPER AGRI COLONY, H/NO. 258,
KOHIMA, NAGALAND
EMAIL: vk.koza@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8118924593

SHRI. Y RHEKHUM
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: Kuda Village,
DIMAPUR, NAGALAND
EMAIL: kiumuhanyim@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9862470453

SHRI. ROBEN MESEN
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: PHEZOUCHA BLOCK IA,
NEW SECTOR AREA, KOHIMA
EMAIL: robenmesen3@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 9612687447

SHRI. CHUBASASHI SANGTAM
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: TUENSANG,
NAGALAND
EMAIL: chubasangtam76@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 7005720150

SHRI. DAVID SEMA
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: ZUNHEBOTO,
NAGALAND
EMAIL: dachumi28@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8974883431

SHRI. WATI ODYUO
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ADD: WOKHA TOWN,
NAGALAND
EMAIL: watiodyuo96@gmail.com
PHONE NO: 8575205891