Dimapur, Oct. 30 (EMN): The inaugural function of the Warriors Fight League organised by International Muay-thai Alliance Federation Inc-Mon was held on Friday, Oct. 27 at the indoor stadium, Mon town with Yuhwang Konyak, vice president, Konyak Union as the chief guest.
Addressing the gathering the chief guest encouraged the players to keep going and reach for greater heights. He appreciated the organisers for organising the fight league and providing a platform to excel in this discipline stating that martial arts is equally important as part of education The opening night saw the selection of fighters for the finals. Each bout was of three rounds.
The fighters for the finals, under various categories are Chingnaivs Y. Khongan under Fly weight (45-48kg), Mankhaovs H. Zangshei under Bantam weight (48-52kg), Honjevs N. Pangkum under Feather weight (52-55kg) and WangtahvsRajib under Light weight (55-59kg). The final fight will be held in the first month of December.
21 players participated, of which 19 were from Mon district and two from the state of Odisha. The fighters were from different martial arts like Mauythai, kick boxing, Taek Won Do and Kung fu.
