NYOMA, July 13, 2026: Changthang Shans emerged victorious in the grand finale of the 20th Kailash Running Trophy Cricket Tournament 2026, defeating the Tsomoriri Warriors in an exciting final played at the Watse Naga Cricket Ground in Nyoma on Monday. The high-profile closing ceremony was graced by Deputy Commissioner of Changthang, Nitish Rajora (IAS), who attended as the Chief Guest, alongside Senior Superintendent of Police, Zaheer Abbas Jafri (JKPS), who served as the Guest of Honour. The prestigious event was further blessed by the spiritual presence of Special Guests His Eminence Chogon Rinpoche and His Eminence Khamtak Rinpoche.
Addressing the energetic gathering, Chief Guest Nitish Rajora congratulated both finalists for their outstanding sportsmanship and lauded the Nyoma Youth Association for successfully organizing the massive competition. He emphasized the critical role of sports in fostering discipline, teamwork, and a healthy lifestyle among local youth. This milestone edition of the tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from 31 teams across the region, drawing massive crowds of cricket enthusiasts and turning the event into a grand success.
Amid loud cheers from the spectators, the Changthang Shans were presented with the coveted championship trophy, while the Tsomoriri Warriors finished as the deserving runners-up. The tournament concluded with the distribution of trophies, medals, and individual awards to the top performers, followed by a formal vote of thanks from the organizers, who expressed their gratitude to the dignitaries, sponsors, volunteers, teams, and fans for making the event unforgettable.