Kik It Live | Darts
Imliwapang Imsong emerged as the standout performer as the latest darts tournament came to a close, lifting the Open Singles title after a strong run through the competition.
The tournament produced a mix of established performers, emerging players and standout individual displays, with several players leaving their mark across the different categories.
Imsong Takes Open Singles Crown
Imliwapang Imsong claimed the biggest prize of the tournament, defeating Kikruneizo Zatsu in the Open Singles final to be crowned champion.
Zatsu finished as runner-up, while Victor Kevilhouthie Yhome and Viyhodelie Rame shared third place. The joint fifth-place finishers were N Philip Solo, Vikuovolie Keyho, Anthony Whuorie and Kezhaletuo Semou, rounding out a competitive Open Singles field.
Open SinglesWinner:
Imliwapang Imsong
Runner-up: Kikruneizo Zatsu
Joint 3rd: Victor Kevilhouthie Yhome, Viyhodelie Rame
Joint 5th: N Philip Solo, Vikuovolie Keyho, Anthony Whuorie, Kezhaletuo Semou
Pienyü & Imsong Strike Gold in Doubles
The Draw Doubles title went to Kekhrieselie Pienyü and Imliwapang Imsong, with Imsong adding a second major result to an impressive tournament.
They defeated Joshua Semou and KL Meren in the final to take the doubles crown. Victor Kevilhouthie Yhome & Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa and Limatoshi & Khriebu Meyase finished as joint third-place pairs.
Draw DoublesWinners:
Kekhrieselie Pienyü & Imliwapang Imsong
Runners-up: Joshua Semou & KL Meren
Joint 3rd: Victor Kevilhouthie Yhome & Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa; Limatoshi & Khriebu
Meyase Rutsa Leads the Rookies
The Rookie category belonged to Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa, who capped an impressive tournament by taking the title.
Rutsa defeated Thejakhriezo Innocent Keyho in the final, while Niloto Zhimomi and Temjenyanger Pongen shared third place.
Rutsa’s performances across the tournament also earned him the Most Promising Player award, underlining his potential to become one of the players to watch in the future.
Rookie CategoryWinner:
Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa
Runner-up: Thejakhriezo Innocent Keyho
Joint 3rd: Niloto Zhimomi, Temjenyanger Pongen
Semou Leads the Checkout Charts
The tournament also produced several impressive individual achievements. Joshua Semou recorded the tournament’s highest checkout, finishing a massive 116-point checkout. KL Meren topped the 180 charts with four 180s, while Kikruneizo Zatsu produced the tournament’s Best Leg, completing a leg in just 16 darts.
There was no winner in the Big Fish category, with no player managing to finish the maximum 170 checkout.
The Most Promising Player award went to Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa, adding another accolade to his Rookie title.
Special Categories- Highest Checkout: Joshua Semou — 116- Most 180s: KL Meren — 4- Best Leg: Kikruneizo Zatsu — 16 darts- Big Fish (170 Checkout): No winner- Most Promising Player: Kevipfhelie Kevin Rutsa
A Tournament Full of Standout Performances
With champions crowned across the Open Singles, Draw Doubles and Rookie categories, the tournament provided plenty of talking points — from Imsong’s double success to Rutsa’s emergence as one of the competition’s most promising players.
The individual statistics also highlighted the quality on display, with big checkouts, multiple 180s and a rapid 16-dart leg adding further excitement to the tournament.
For Imsong, it was a particularly memorable finish: Open Singles champion, Draw Doubles champion and one of the tournament’s biggest winners.
As the darts scene continues to grow, performances like these provide another glimpse of the depth of talent developing across the region.
Kik It Live will continue to bring you the results, stories and standout moments from the world of darts and sport in Nagaland.
