The Nagaland sub-junior, pre-junior, and junior Pencak Silat team secured nine medals at the National Pencak Silat Championship in Nashik.

DIMAPUR — The Nagaland sub-junior, pre-junior, and junior Pencak Silat team won nine medals at the Sub-Junior, Pre-Junior and Junior National Pencak Silat Championship 2026 held recently in Nashik, Maharashtra.
According to an update, the state team secured four silver medals and five bronze medals during the 14th edition of the championship, which took place from June 25 to the 28th.
The four silver medals were won by Lusa Yingpithonger, Mughatoli Awomi, Ruungunuo Elizabeth, and Reevan Jaishi in the Tanding event.
Meanwhile, the five bronze medals were claimed by Kambo Kiba, Tethuilungbo Newmai, Lusa Yingpithonger, Ruungunuo Elizabeth, and Reevan Jaishi in the artistic events.