Kohima: Nagaland SCERT and Food Processing advisor Achumbemo Kikon will open the 11th Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship on October 20. The event starts at 9:30 AM at the SCERT Hall in Kohima. Organizers chose the theme, "The Learning Edge," for this year's competition. Around 100 students are expected to compete.
Emma Thonger serves as the compere for the opening ceremony. Pastor Ade Sophie will offer blessings. Neizokhotuo Belho, the event convenor, will provide the welcome address, followed by a keynote from SCERT Additional Director Kegwalo Thyug. Seyievinuo Belho performs a special song.
The Fountain Club Kohima runs the show with partners including SCERT, Excel Logics, The Morung Express, and Mirrorless Films. Officials will accept registration forms on-site from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on the day of the event. Entry materials remain available online at www.fountainclub.in, www.morungexpress.com, and www.excellogics.co.in.
The tournament features five pronouncers: Dr. Sekholu Tetseo, Dr. Aneilie Puro, Vipenu Noswe, Asano Zashiimo, and Emma Thonger. Four judges preside over the two-day contest: Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu, Kekhrieneinuo Sekhose, Priskali H. Sumi, and B. Sonian Jemphang. The jury board includes Vipopal Kintso, Rokovikho Chale, and Neizokhoto Belho.
Winners walk away with significant cash. The champion earns 80,000 rupees, while second and third place secure 60,000 and 40,000 rupees. The quarter-finalists, plus the youngest and most promising spellers, receive 10,000 rupees each plus trophies.
The closing ceremony begins October 21 at 3:00 PM. Alila Chang handles the proceedings, with SCERT Vice-principal Daniel Thong delivering reflections. Joint Director Moalong Imty leads the trophy distribution. Fountain Club president Metsisieto Zhasa delivers the final vote of thanks.
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