Our Correspondent
Chozuba, Jan. 19 (EMN): 24-year-old Nuzosa Nyekha on Wednesday emerged as the champion of 29th wrestling meet of Chozuba Range Wrestling Association (CRWA) at Chozuba town in Phek district.
Nyekha, son of Vatsoyi Nyekha, hailing from Chozuba village and weighing at 87 Kg, pocketed a cash prize of INR 90,000.
Kübere Nyekha (23 years) from Suthozu Nagwu village bagged the second position and received a cash prize of INR 70,000. Vetazo Veswuh and Mulusu Veswuh, both hailing from Suthozu Nagwu village, placed third and fourth position and received INR 50,000 and INR 30,000 respectively.
In the junior category, Suthito Rhakho (16 years) from Suthozu Nagwu village old won the category and walked home with a cash prize of INR 20,000. Mudeyi Ringa from Chozuba town stood second and pocketed INR 15,000.
Mudozo Tetseo from Thuvopisu village won third, while Ruku Khusoh from Khusomi village stood fourth and won cash prizes worth INR 9000 and INR 6000 respectively.
Earlier, the deputy commissioner, Phek, Razouvolie Dozo, urged the wrestlers to maintain discipline to excel in the field of games and sports. Dozo viewed that wrestling has become a festival and suggested to the organisers to enhance the prize money and other incentives to encourage and draw more attention.
The DC further called upon the people to follow all Covid-19 appropriate behaviours and get vaccinated to stay safe from the virus.
The presidential address was delivered by CRWA president Dr. Chekhwuveyi Khusoh, while Chitsoru Vasa, BDO Sekruzu dedicated the wrestling mat.
56 wrestlers from the senior category and 34 wrestlers from the junior category participated in the wrestling meet.