AALO : The league-stage matches of the 9th State Level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy 2026 continued on Monday with intense competition and spirited performances in football and volleyball events across boys’ and girls’ categories.
Participating districts displayed impressive teamwork and determination as matches were played across multiple venues in Aalo.
In the boys’ football category, Tirap edged past Lower Dibang Valley 2-1, while East Siang registered a dominant 6-1 victory over Kamle. Siang defeated Kra Daadi 4-0 and Upper Siang overcame Lower Subansiri 3-0.
Itanagar Capital recorded the biggest win of the day, thrashing Tawang 7-0. Papumpare defeated Anjaw 4-0, while Bichom secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Changlang. West Siang and Keyi Panyor played out a goalless draw.
In girls’ football, Lohit defeated Papumpare 1-0, while Tawang outclassed Lower Dibang Valley 4-0. Itanagar Capital and Bichom both registered convincing 3-0 victories against Tirap and Kurung Kumey respectively.
Longding defeated Lower Subansiri 3-0, while Namsai overcame Keyi Panyor 3-0. Dibang Valley beat Changlang 2-0, and the match between Shi Yomi and West Kameng ended in a 1-1 draw.
The boys’ volleyball category also witnessed closely fought encounters. Papumpare defeated Pakke Kessang 2-0 (25-14, 25-11), while Tirap came from behind to beat Namsai 2-1 (15-25, 25-6, 25-15).
Upper Subansiri overcame Lohit 2-0 (25-14, 26-24), West Kameng defeated Siang 2-0 (25-12, 25-9), and Lower Siang beat Kra Daadi 2-0 (25-16, 27-25). West Siang edged past Leparada 2-1 in a closely contested match (21-25, 25-23, 16-14).
In girls’ volleyball, Lower Dibang Valley defeated Changlang 2-0 (25-14, 25-16), while Kurung Kumey registered a straight-set victory over Siang. Papumpare beat Longding 2-0 (25-16, 25-19).
East Siang rallied from a first-set defeat to overcome Lower Subansiri 2-1 (6-25, 25-15, 15-11). Itanagar Capital defeated West Siang 2-0 (25-17, 25-18), while Kamle beat Lower Siang 2-0 (25-17, 25-20).
Football matches in the boys’ category on Tuesday will be played at ITBP Ground-I and Darka Ground, while girls’ football fixtures will continue at Ground-III (Pakam) and Ground-IV (APPBN). Volleyball matches for both categories are scheduled at Court No. 1 and Court No. 2 of the Army Ground.
