Nagaland women defeat Uttar Pradesh 2-0 to clinch Regu gold at Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship.
KOHIMA — The Nagaland women’s team clinched the gold medal in the Regu event at the 36th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday.
The championship is being held from October 30 to November 3.
Nagaland secured the title after defeating Uttar Pradesh in straight sets (2-0) in the final, recording scores of 17-15 and 15-10. Earlier in the semi-finals, Nagaland overcame Manipur 2-1.
According to team coach Puleno Neikha, Nagaland fielded teams in both the Regu and Quadrant (Quad) events across the men’s and women’s categories. However, neither the men’s nor the women's side could advance in the Quad event.
In the men’s Regu event, Nagaland reached the quarter-finals after qualifying among the top eight teams but failed to secure a semi-final berth.
The medal presentation ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 3.
The gold medal-winning women’s squad comprised Sezovelu Dozo, Angshan Konyak, Thujono, and Seyiekhrieno Tepa, accompanied by Coach Puleno Neikha and Assistant Coach Hopson Sumi.