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KOHIMA, OCTOBER 21
NagaWrestleMania 4 (King of the Ring Series 2015) is scheduled from October 29 to 31 at Kohima Local Ground.
A total of over 130 wrestlers from Angami, Chakhesang, Zeliang, Poumai, Mao and Lotha tribes will be participating in the three-day event.
NagaWrestleMania 4 (King of The Ring Series 2015) is a categorized professional Naga wrestling tournament organized by 3E Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) and Angami Sports Association (ASA).
The championship series will be based in three categories, namely Lightweight category (below 65 Kg), Middleweight category (65 to 78 Kg) and Heavyweight category (Above 78 Kg).
The total prize money for the entire event of this year’s edition is fixed at a whopping 5.44 lakh. The category championships will carry separate cash awards and championship belts, which will be followed by the overall final series - ‘King of The Ring’ championship.
Wrestlers selected from all the three categories will compete for the ultimate title of the King of The Ring championship, which will carry a cash award of Rs. 75,000, along with championship belt and a bike.
Introducing it for the first time, a special series for junior wrestlers below 14 years will also be held on the final day of the three-day event. The junior championship will carry cash prizes and championship belt.
Meanwhile, the organizers have asked all the wrestlers who have registered for NagaWrestleMania 4 (King of The Ring Series 2015), to report for final weight measurement for category determination from October 22 to 26, 2015, at 3E office, 2nd Floor, Dzevi Building, opposite Union Baptist Church, near Kohima Local Ground, North Gate. Junior wrestlers have also been informed to report at the said venue for physical verification.
After observing the formalities, ID cards for wrestlers and managers, by-laws, important guidelines and notifications will be issued, informed Kethosituo Elvis Mepfhüo, convenor, organizing committee.
Wrestlers who fail to report in time will be placed in the next immediate heavier category, against which no complaints will be entertained thereafter, Kethosituo further informed.
Gallery ticket for the event is priced at Rs. 50, while chairs and donors will be Rs. 100 and Rs. 1000 respectively. The donor tickets will be valid for three with seats under shelter.
