The 3rd All Nagaland Dr. Imkongliba Ao Memorial Open Volleyball Trophy kicked off on Wednesday with Temjen Imna Along as the chief host. During the three-day tournament, eight teams — MH-10 Red, Elite Skippers, Mustang club, Chienino Brothers Kiruphema, Spartan Club Lakhuni, Changtongya Volleyball Association, Eimi Skippers and MH-10 Green — will be vying for the coveted trophy. The champions of the trophy will be awarded a cash prize of INR 1,50,000; INR 80,000 for the first runners-up and INR 40,000 for the second runners-up team. Meanwhile INR 10,000 each will be awarded to the best spiker, best setter, and player of the tournament. The opening match on day-1 was played between MH-10 Red and Elite Skippers.