Dimapur, April 28 (EMN):Temsu emerged the champion of the first Musu open angling competition which was held at Musu Angling Center Hoito village in Kuhuboto rural development block, on April 28.
Temsu took in a catch weighing 5.240 kg to be declared the winner followed by Lanu Jungshi (5.007Kgs) and Ben Longkumer (4.532kgs) in second and third position correspondingly.
They received a cash prize of Rs.50,000, Rs30000 and Rs.20,000 correspondingly, along with citations.
The biggest catch pize was bagged by Limajungshi (5.007kgs) while the first catch of the day went to Abdul M. Prizes were given till the 9th runners up besides eight consolation prizes.
All the winners were given certificates along with cash.
More than 150 anglers participated in the competition with anglers coming from as far as West Bengal and Assam besides participants from Dimapur, and Mokokchung among other districts of Nagaland.
Head Gaon Bura of S Vihuto Village, also the president of the Western Sumi Kukani Hoho, S Vihuto Yeptho attended the anglers' event as the guest of honour. He gave away the awards.
