Members of ANSKA pose with medals and certificates after
their triumphant performance at the 5th International Sports and Games
Tournament in Phuentsholing, Bhutan, held from January 21 to 23.
- DIMAPUR — The All
Nagaland Shaolin Kung-Fu Association (ANSKA), representing Nagaland, secured an
impressive haul of 13 gold medals and four silver medals at the recently
concluded 5th International Sports and Games Tournament.
- Held in Phuentsholing, Bhutan, from January 21 to 23, the
tournament was organised by the International All Sports Games Federation,
according to a press release.
- The team's outstanding performance also earned them the
coveted title of "team champion" at the tournament.
- It was mentioned that a total of 17 participants and five
team officials represented Nagaland, competing against teams from various
countries in different categories.
- ANSKA extended its heartfelt gratitude to its sponsors,
Governor La. Ganesan, the State Youth Resource and Sports Department, Nagaland
State Disaster Management Authority Joint CEO Dr. Johnny Raungmei, State
Transport Commissioner Elias T Lotha, DIPR Director Dzüvinuo Theünuo,
proprietor of Seyie Auto and Seyie Gas Kuolacalie Seyie, Holy Cross Church
Parish priest Rev. Fr. John PM, Rev. Fr. Jojiang Daniel Gangmei, coordinator
DBSA Dimapur province, and the parents of participants.
- The gold medallists were instructor Ayhunlo Jude Khing
(under 75 kgs), assistant Namlang Zeliang (under 45 kgs), assistant Avisa
Suokhrie (under 60 kgs), Kivishe P. Swu (under 55 kgs), Abdul Aziz (under 50
kgs), Amen Ali (under 65 kgs), Joel D. Rai (under 50 kgs), Shobam Singh (under
55 kgs), Paramita Paul (under 60 kgs), Suma Meitei (under 40 kgs), Master David
Keneingutuo Sorunuo (under 95 kgs), Master Meyiesielie Albert Sorunuo (under
115 kgs), and Master Ruokuo John Sorunuo (under 65 kgs).
- The silver medallists were Hitali (under 40 kgs), Ikazo
Debbarman (under 40 kgs), Simren Singh (under 45 kgs), and Shahim (under 60
kgs).
- Meanwhile, the association also informed that three of its
members received prestigious national awards: Meyiesielie Albert Sorunuo (Best
National Kung Fu Technical Award), David Keneingutuo Sorunuo (Best Honour
Award), and Ruokuo John Sorunuo (Best Physical Trainer Award).
