- KOHIMA — Nagaland
will be represented by two athletes at the 34th Senior National Wushu
Championship, scheduled to take place from June 14 to the 19th, at the Sawai
Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Organised by the Wushu Association of India in collaboration
with the Rajasthan Wushu Association (RWA), the championship is expected to see
the participation of approximately 1,200 players from across the country,
according to RWA President Hiranand Kataria.
The players along with coach, manager and officials from the
Department of Youth Resources & Sports at Dimapur airport on Friday.
- The event is being organised by the Wushu Association of
India in collaboration with the Rajasthan Wushu Association. According to the
organisers, around 1,200 players from across the country are expected to
compete in the championship.
- Representing Nagaland are 24-year-olds Mankho T Konyak and
Nupa Kiho. Konyak, who will compete in the 52 kg category, is making his third
appearance at the national championship. Kiho will compete in the 56 kg
category, having reached the pre-quarterfinals in his previous appearance.
- The team is accompanied by coach RK Shanti Kumar and team
manager Akhozo. The contingent departed from Nagaland on Friday for the
national event.
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- Before their departure, the athletes were seen off at the
airport by officials from the Youth Resources & Sports Department,
including Deputy Director Jakedovo Chase and Assistant Director Nyuvitho
Nyuthe. The officials extended their best wishes, encouraging the players to
stay focused, disciplined, and determined, and reminded them that they carry
the hopes of the state on their shoulders.
