Kohima, October 24 (MExN): 17 year-old Menuosetuo Yiese of D. Khel, Kohima village on Saturday emerged as the champion at the under-25 2nd Kewhimia Open Wrestling Championship. Standing tall at 6 feet and weighing 92 kgs, Menuosetuo beat his opponent Dziesengulie Yhome in the final at the D. Khel ground, Kohima village. He took home a cash prize of Rs.35,000, a citation and trophy. Runner-up Dziesengulie received Rs.20,000, while Kikrusetuo Kerestii and Seyiekhrietuo Yiese finished third and fourth, receiving Rs.15,000 and Rs.10,000 each. Kevisalie Kire was given the best tactic award and received Rs.5000. Gracing the program as chief guest, Kohima Village Council (KVC) Chairman Medoselhou Keretsii lauded Khriehu Liezietsu for initiating and generously funding the championship. He also urged the players to be content with what they have and not to depend on artificial performance enhancement drugs, which will not only spoil the player’s career but also damage his whole personality. Guest of honour Medozhatuo Rutsa, president of the Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO), in his address, urged the players to be sincere and dedicated in their practices while asserting that in a competitive world - be it business, sports or studies, only those who persist excel in life. Meanwhile, the KET announced that the players who reached the pre-quarter-finals will be sponsored to compete in the 3E Wrestling Mania tournament scheduled from October 27 to 29.