Kohima, Jan. 24 (EMN): Petekhrietuo Pienyü of Chedema village became champion of the recently concluded 52nd CHERÜDIKI (CRDK) wrestling meet held at Chedema village on Jan. 23. The champion walked home with a cash prize of INR 30,000 while Khriesanguzo Zuyie, Petevikho Keyho and Ruopfüvizo Talie bagged the 2nd, 3rd and 4th position with INR 20,000, 15,000 and 10,000.
The opening ceremony was graced by Kezhalelie Keretsü, former Nagaland wrestling champion as the chief guest and Seyievinyü Medom, village council chairman as the guest of honour. 32 strong wrestlers from the four villages of Chedema, Rüsoma, Dihoma and Kijümetouma participated in the event. During the meet, 16 wrestlers were selected and will represent CRDK at NASA wrestling meet scheduled on Feb. 2 and 3 at Khuochiezie, Kohima.