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East Zone Inter-University Women's Table Tennis tournament was held at Nagaland University, Lumami from 26th to 30th October 2026. Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga, lifted the champion's trophy, while the University of North Bengal secured the runner-up position.
Through this tournament, four universities have qualified for the All-India Inter-University Women's Table Tennis Tournament 2026: Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Manipur University, Jadavpur University, and University of North Bengal. The All-India tournament is scheduled to be held at Adamas University, Kolkata, from 27th to 31st December 2026, where teams from across the country will compete for the championship.
Addressing the participants, Director RDC & Vice Chancellor (l/C), Prof. Bendang Ao, expressed his gratitude to the volunteers and sports section for their dedication at organizing the tournament. Encouraging the athletes, he commended both winners and losers for their sportsmanship and urged them to continuously refine their skills, and to work on their weaknesses. Sharing a personal anecdote about learning from defeat, he emphasized that every competitor is a champion. Finally, he wished all visiting players a safe journey back home, highlighting Nagaland's warm hospitality and welcoming spirit.
Deputy Director of Sports, Nagaland University Dr. Harish Kumar Tiwari welcomed the gathering and gave a brief report of competition. The program concluded with Assistant Director of Sports, Dr. Mesanguto Meru proposing a vote of thanks.

