Nagaland Wrestling Association holds selection trial for upcoming wrestling championships

DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) conducted its selection trial on September 25 in Kohima. The trial was aimed at identifying athletes who will represent NWA at the All India Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Federation (AITWPF) Selection Trial, scheduled for 4th and 5th October in New Delhi, informed a press release.

Successful athletes from the AITWPF trial will go on to represent India at the UWW World Belt Wrestling Championship 2025 and the inaugural World Naga Wrestling Championship 2025, slated to be held from 15th to 23rd November 2025 in Kohima.

The following athletes were selected to represent NWA at the AITWPF Trials:

Senior men:

100+ Kg: Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü

100 Kg Below: Venuzo Dawhuo, Huluyi D. Vadeo, Venuh Vadeo (wild card)

Senior women:

75+ Kg: Thuputha Hesüh, Vevokho Ruho

75 Kg Below: Seyiejalie Gwirie, Azhalhou Kire, Kuvenu Puro (Wild Card), Nlumrai Hegwang (wild card)

Additional categories included Wecho Watsa, Külüvezo Soho, Ngosa Tunyi, Thehiechülie Metha, Vikehenuo Zumvü, Khrielhounuo Thevo, Luthulü Vezüh

Cadet boys: Thejaneinuo Thevo, Haizuyile Zeliang, Vizoseno Kiso, Vekhonielü Cürhah, Nosezonu Kuotsu

55 Kg below: Thejanguzo Pfukha, Thepfukedo Kimho

Cadet girls:

65 Kg Below: Külüthi Venuh

60 Kg Below: Kevilekhu Peki

45 Kg Below: Helivi Sheqi