Nagaland grapplers shine at Arunachal Open Grappling Tournament

• DIMAPUR — Four athletes, Vivoto Tsukru, Sohilo Janch, Imkummendang Ozukum and Thanmi Angkang, representing The Combat Academy Nagaland, participated in the Arunachal Open Grappling Tournament (AOGT) held at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on Sunday.
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• According to an update, in the Advanced category under the 77 kg division, Vivoto won his first bout by walkover as his opponent did not show up and advanced to the semifinals.
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  Nagaland grapplers display their medals and certificates after excelling at the Arunachal Open Grappling Tournament held in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on Sunday.

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• Sohilo won his quarter-final bout in the same weight category via armbar submission and also advanced to the semifinals.
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• Vivoto competed in the final, which he won via Kimura submission against Nikam Dada from Arunachal, and claimed the gold. Sohilo was awarded the bronze medal.

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• Imkummendang competed in the Beginners category under 64 kg and won the gold after a dominating performance throughout.
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• In the Open Weight category, Vivoto and Sohilo competed together again in a 32-man tournament and reached the semifinals, where they faced each other. Being from the same team, Vivoto withdrew and secured the bronze, while Sohilo lost in the final and won the silver medal.
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• Also participating in the Professional bout in the main event Super Match of AOGT, Thanmi Angkang won via armbar against David Chhangte from Meghalaya.