Naga Wrestling Championship 2024 held in Kohima under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association.

Kohima, March 26: Twenty five  years #Kezhaseluo-o Pienyu today emerged the champion title of 29th Naga Wrestling Championship 2024 held at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA). Representing Angami Sports Association (ASA), Pienyii overpowered #Vemele Thingo in the final bout to emerge the coveted champion title. Son of late Thepfusanyii Pienyii from Kohima village, he pocketed a cash prize of ₹. 3.20 lakh including Running Trophy of Lt. Velahii Puro along with cash award of ₹.30,000. Standing 6’3 and weighing 136 kg, he downed Neithongulie Kuotsu (ASA) in the pre- quarter finals. He defeated #Vekhosazo Dozo (CWA) in the quarter final and later overpowered the defending champion Venuzo Dawhuo (CWA) in the semi finals. Earlier, Pienyii defeated Riivezo D. Vadeo (CWA) and Kedalung (ZWA) in the 1st and 2nd round respectively.   2nd place Vemele Thingo 24 Years Vemele Thingo, representing Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) bagged the 2nd position and awarded with a cash prize of ₹. 2.20 lakh. Son of Dikhamo Thingo from Thipuzu village, he downed Neizosetuo Kire (ASA) in the pre quarter final. Standing 6'2 and weighing 105 kg, he downed Venu Vadeo (CWA) in the quarter finals. In semi finals, he overpowered Rukukhoto Khusoh (CWA).   3rd place #Venuzo Dawhuo 27 years Venuzo Dawhuo (CWA) downed Rukukhoto Khusoh to emerge the third position and awarded with a cahs prize of ₹. 1.50 lakh. Son of Nezohu Dawhuo from Thenyizu village, he defeated Khrielabeituo Semou( ASA) in the pre quarter. Standing 5'10 and weighing 105 kg, he downed Kezhavizo Thevo (ASA) in the quarter final.   4th place  #Rukukhoto Khusoh 24 years Rukukhoto Khusoh (CWA) bagged 4th position and awarded with ₹. 1.20 lakh. Son of Zapopra Khusoh from Yoruba village, he overpowered Kiiliivezo Soho (CWA) in the pre quarter. Standing 5'11 and weighing 100 kg, he downed Nlumrai Hegwang (Zeliang Wrestling Association) in the quarter final. Losing quarter finalists- #Vekhosazo Dozo, #Nlumrai Hegwang, #Kezhavizo Thevo and #Venu Vadeo received ₹ 25,000 each All the participating wrestlers other than the prize winners were acknowledged with ₹. 4000 each.   #ASA is group champion Angami Sports Association with 142 points in the round matches bagged the group champion and awarded with a cash prize of ₹. 30,000. CWA secured 140 points while ZWA- 11 points. 54 wrestlers (18 wrestlers each from 3 NWA affiliated units- Angami Sports Association, Chakhesang Wrestling Association and #Zeliang #Wrestling Association) vied for the coveted champion title. #Neiphiu Rio, president #Nagaland #Olympic Association was present as chief host while #TRZeliang as host and Tenyimi legislators as the cost-host. World Alysh Federation ( #WAF ) president Adilet Bayaman Uulu graced the meet as the chief guest while UWW World Belt Wrestling Committee president Cholpan Sultanbekova and Asian Alysh Federation and AITWPF president Omarmukhtar Tamboli were the honoured guests. #Mamho Chakriino was Championship brand ambassador. Visiito Yore, former NWA champion lit the championship torch. The opening ceremony was chaired by NWA general secretary Vilekho Bio while NWA president Dr. Hiabe Zeliang delivered presidential address. NWA technical secretary Mitwatei Haibwang administered oath to the wrestlers. Vote of thanks was proposed by NWA advisor Neivikuolie Khatsii Botsa Baptist Church assisted the meet as Ground Management.