AALO : The seventh day of the 9th State Level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy (HDMT) 2026 witnessed intense sporting action across multiple venues in Aalo, West Siang district, with football quarterfinals producing semifinalists while the volleyball league stage concluded successfully.

Matches were held at Aalo Football Ground, Pakkam Ground, ITBP Ground, APPBN Ground and Siyom Army Ground, drawing enthusiastic participation and support from players and spectators.

In the boys’ football quarterfinals, Keyi Panyor defeated Upper Siang 2–0, while Siang also registered a 2–0 victory over Longding to enter the semifinals. Papum Pare edged past Capital Complex 5–3 in a penalty shootout after regulation time ended in a draw. Lower Siang similarly advanced after defeating Upper Subansiri 5–4 on penalties following a closely fought match.

In the girls’ football quarterfinals, Shi Yomi defeated Upper Subansiri 3–0, while Namsai secured a narrow 1–0 win against Longding. Capital Complex registered a commanding 3–0 victory over West Siang, and East Kameng overcame Tawang 1–0 to book semifinal berths.

The boys’ football semifinals will be played on May 23 at the Main Ground, with Papum Pare taking on Siang at 1 pm, followed by the second semifinal between Keyi Panyor and Lower Siang at 2:45 pm.

The girls’ football semifinals are scheduled for May 24 at Pakkam Ground, where Namsai will face Capital Complex at 1:30 pm, while Shi Yomi will take on East Kameng at 3 pm.

Meanwhile, the volleyball league stage concluded at Siyom Army Ground. In the boys’ category, Papum Pare defeated Tirap 2–0, East Siang edged Tawang 2–1, Anjaw overcame Lower Subansiri 2–0, and East Kameng registered a 2–0 win against Shi Yomi.

However, the scheduled matches between Namsai and Pakke Kessang, as well as Bichom and Capital Complex, could not be conducted after both teams failed to report within the stipulated time, and the matter was recorded as per tournament rules.

In girls’ volleyball, Lohit defeated Upper Siang 2–0, Keyi Panyor overcame Shi Yomi 2–0, and Leparada registered a 2–0 victory over Upper Subansiri. Tirap also defeated Dibang Valley 2–0, while East Kameng secured a 2–0 win against Anjaw. The scheduled fixture between Namsai and Pakke Kessang could not be held as both teams failed to report on time.