Nagaland Wrestling Association team bags six medals in Jaipur wrestling event

AITWPF officials alongside NWA president and state wrestlers during the Naga wrestling demonstration session in Jaipur on Sunday.

• DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) wrestlers won five gold medals and one bronze at the All India Traditional Wrestling Pankration Federation (AITWPF) National Federation Cup 2025, which culminated on Sunday.
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• According to a press statement issued by NWA joint secretary Kuzhovesa Soho, the NWA team, led by president Vivolie Kezo, with three wrestlers, participated in the four-day event in senior men’s belt and mas wrestling held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from May 1 to the 4th.
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• Kezhaselu-o Pienyü won gold in both belt and mas wrestling in the 100+ kg category, Venu Vadeo secured gold in both belt and mas wrestling in the -90 kg category, and Nlumrai Hegwang earned gold in belt wrestling and bronze in mas wrestling in the -80 kg category.

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• It is also worth noting that all three were appointed to officiate the wrestling matches and were awarded the Qualified National Referee License. They will be eligible to officiate at future national championship matches.
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• Naga wrestling was also demonstrated during the final day of the event by NWA wrestlers, alongside video displays on the giant screen. It said that the AITWPF, while observing Naga wrestling, expressed satisfaction with the sport and emphasised the need to promote Naga wrestling for future national and international championships, with strong support from other state wrestling associations.
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• The NWA team is expected to arrive in Nagaland on May 5.
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• NWA President Kezo conveyed its gratitude to all the wrestling enthusiasts from Nagaland and beyond for their support in various forms. He further sought prayers and moral support for future endeavours.