Our Correspondent
KOHIMA, FEBRUARY 12
The 44th Angami Sports Association (ASA) wrestling meet concluded today at Kohima Local Ground.
The closing function was graced by Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, MLA and chairman, Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd, as the guest of honour.
In his address, Keditsu advised the sportspersons to dream big to reach the top level of competition. Reminding the achievements of some Naga sportspersons like Dr. T Ao (Football) and archer Chekrovolü Swuro, Keditsu called for committed and dedicated sportspersons. Expressing hope on Naga youths to shine in sports, he urged the sportspersons to wholeheartedly participate in sports.
A total of 22 Naga wrestlers have been selected to represent ASA at the forthcoming Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) meet scheduled from March 10-11 at Kohima Local Ground.
The selected wrestlers are Mhasilhousie Nagi, Rovilhoulie Pier, Zasevikho Meyatsu, Zasevito Chüsi, Menuosetuo Yiese, Rokosielie Khawakhrie, Neiphretuo Zhünyü, Vizobeilie Punyü, Sabi Gwirie, Megosier Khate, Petekuolie Nipu, Visevo Zashümo, Seyiesalie Nakhro, Keduovilie Zumu, Khriekethotuo Mepfhüo, Sahovi John Phinyo, Kikruvilie Zumu, Kekhriekolie Khawakhrie, Zasituo Tsükrü, Vitsoto Vitsu, Visietso Krose and Swedevil Vitsu.
In Naga wrestling, Western Angami Sports Association (WASA) emerged as the group point winners with a total of 98 points, while Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) stood second with 77 points. Chakhroma Sports Association (CSA) secured 39 points and Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) achieved 37 points.
A total of 30 free style wrestlers including senior category (Men & Women) and sub-junior category (Boys & Girls) were also selected.
Meanwhile, a new team of ASA office bearers for the tenure 2016 to 2020 has been elected headed by Viliehu Nguzhü as the president and Er Zale Neikha as the general secretary.
FREE STYLE SUB-JUNIOR (BOYS)
46 Kg
1st – Mhiesikhoto Chase (WASA)
2nd – Diezelhoulie Kuotsu (CSA)
50 Kg
1st – Kepekuolie Rhitso (WASA)
2nd – Vitsokholie Zhünyü (WASA)
54 Kg
1st – Ngopisa Kuotsu (WASA)
2nd – Kevikhrietuo Chüsi (WASA)
58 Kg
1st – Petekhrietuo Kuotsu (WASA)
2nd – Bedulhou Tepa (SASA)
63 Kg
1st – Khriekethozo Keretsü (NASA)
2nd – Kekhrieselie Rüpreo (NASA)
69 Kg
1st – Rokokhoto Lhousa (WASA)
2nd – Kikruvilie Khawakhrie (WASA)
76 Kg
1st – Kevigwelie Kuotsu (WASA)
2nd – Rokozhalie Sirie (WASA)
FREESTYLE SUB-JUNIOR (GIRLS)
49 Kg
1st – Megolhoukhono Theyo (CSA)
2nd – Rokolhoubeiü Nakhro (CSA)
FREE STYLE SENIOR
MEN
57 Kg
1st – Kepekhoto Miasalhou (WASA)
2nd – Beizo Phira (SASA)
61 Kg
1st – Rokovoto Khawakhrie (WASA)
2nd – Khriesavizo Kiso (SASA)
65 Kg
1st – Megovizo Visienyü (WASA)
2nd – Thepfülhoulie Niphi (WASA)
70 Kg
1st – Rokosielie Khawakhrie (WASA)
2nd – Rokonguto Chase (WASA)
74 Kg
1st – Neisakuolie Nipu (WASA)
2nd – Vizobeilie Punyü (WASA)
86 Kg
1st – Rokotsizo Krose (CSA)
2nd – Vizakietuo Suohu (NASA)
FREE STYLE SENIOR
WOMEN
48 Kg
1st – Solengonu We-o (SASA)
2nd – Dziesekhrieü Zumvü (NASA)
