Kohima, April 29 (MExN): 14 wrestlers of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) are all set to partake in the 6th National Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Championship (NTWPC) 2018 scheduled to be held at Pune from 2nd to 5th May 2018. The team left for Pune on 29 April 2018 in the wee hours.
The 14 NWA wrestlers comprises of Menuosetuo Yiese, Vekutho Soho, Visedelhou Chusi, Kevikhrietuo Chusi, Kudupoyi Nakro, Neiphretuo Zhunyu, Shezove Therie, Herahungdibo, Kedalung, Bongtang Phom, Bailout A Phom, Kusayi Tsutso, Vehuto Nakro, Kekhriekuolie Khawakhrie. T
he team was led by NWA General Secretary, Vekhozo as Team Leader; NWA Vice President, Mitwatei Hebwang as Co-Team Leader; while International Bronze Medalist Keduovilie Zumu as Technical staff.
Mention may be made that the NWA bagged 16 medals with 7 Gold, 5 Silver & 4 Bronze during the 5th Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Championship (NTWPC) 2016 held at Pune from 22 to 24 July at Shree Shiv Chatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi.
