Kohima, Aug. 10 (EMN): Vuto Hyundai presents Naga Wrestlemania-9 King of the Ring series 2022 will be held from October 20 to 22 at Hockey Ground Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.
The event is being organised by 3E Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA).
An update from Managing Director of Elite Entertainment Enterprise (3E) Kethosituo Mepfuo informed that wrestlers will first compete in two weight categories -- lightweight - 80kg and below; and heavyweight - above 80 kg.
The registration outlets are Sports World Taxi Stand, Orchid Store Razhü Point and TMK Market High School Junction while the last date of registration is August 31, 2022.
It was informed that wrestlers must mention their present weight in the form for ascertaining their category, and there will be a final weight measurement right before the event.
The total cash prizes for the championship stands at around INR 5 lakh but more bonuses will be announced from pay-per-view (PPV) and telecast rights.
A wrestling basics demonstration and coaching for non-wrestling communities will be conducted by a former Nagaland champion as resource person in the third week of August, it said, adding that the video of the demonstration and coaching will be released on 3E Nagaland YouTube channel for everyone to access.