NWA officials, Rev. Vilakiezo Yano, and wrestlers posing for
the camera right after the dedicatory service in Kohima on Wednesday.
- DIMAPUR — In view of the forthcoming Asian Belt
Wrestling Alysh Championship, scheduled to take place in Delhi from May 21 to
the 26th, the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), with 15 wrestlers, will be
part of the Indian contingent, which comprises 24 slots in the senior category
of the championship, including both male and female participants.
- According to an update by NWA joint secretary Kuzhovesa
Soho, an intensive coaching camp for the NWA wrestlers got underway on
Wednesday at the IG Stadium Multipurpose Hall "B". The camp will
continue until their departure to Delhi.
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- A short dedicatory programme for the camp was organised on
Wednesday, with Rev. Vilakiezo Yano, pastor of the Angami Christian Revival
Church Council (ACRCC) Mission Centre, Kohima, exhorting the wrestlers and
invoking God's blessing for the camp and all future proceedings.
- Approximately 30 nations, including a few countries from
Europe and Africa, are expected to be part of the championship, where Naga
wrestling is anticipated to be introduced. The NWA appealed to the Nagas to
uphold their wrestlers in prayer.
- The officials include state president Vivolie Kezo, state
secretary Kenlum Hemang, referee Surhoneyi Soho (UWW nominated), team director
Er. Seyielhouvi Nagi, team manager Keneilel Kevin Rote, and team coaches
Vekhriyi Chüzho, Rangsilang, and Mezhiesino Keyho.
