NWA officials, Rev Vilakiezo Yano and wrestlers posing lens after a dedicatory service.
KOHIMA, MAY 14 (MExN): A 23-member team from the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), including 15 wrestlers, one referee and seven officials, will be part of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Belt Wrestling Alysh Championship to be held in New Delhi from May 21 to 26.
An intensive coaching camp for the NWA wrestlers is currently underway at the Multipurpose Hall “B” of IG Stadium, Kohima. The camp is expected to continue until the team departs for Delhi on May 19, the NWA said in a press statement issued by its Joint Secretary Kuzhovesa Soho.
A brief dedicatory programme was also held at the camp on Tuesday, where Rev Vilakiezo Yano of the Angami Christian Revival Church Council (ACRCC) Mission Centre, Kohima, offered prayers and exhorted the wrestlers.
As many as 30 countries, including several from Europe and Africa, are expected to participate in the championship. The NWA said Naga style wrestling is expected to be introduced during the event and urged people to support the wrestlers through prayers. The NWA team will return on May 26 after the championship concludes.
The NWA contingents
OFFICIALS
Vivolie Kezo (State President)
Kenlum Hemang (State Secretary)
Surhoneyi Soho (Referee – UWW nominated)
Er. Seyielhouvi Nagi (Team Director)
Keneilel Kevin Rote (Team Manager)
Vekhriyi Chüzho, Rangsilang, Mezhiesino Keyho (Coaches)
WRESTLERS
Freestyle (Men)
Lhupra Vero (60 Kg)
Rokuokehie Khawakhrie (70 Kg)
Küvenu Puro (80 Kg)
Hulüyi D. Vadeo (90 Kg)
Venuzo Dawhuo (100 Kg)
Rukukhoto Khushi (100+ Kg)
Freestyle (Women)
Thejaneinuo Thevo (75 Kg)
Khrielhounuo Thevo (75+ Kg)
Classic Style (Men)
Wezutsho Venuh (60 Kg)
Külüvezo Soho (70 Kg)
Seyiejalie Gwirie (80 Kg)
Vevokho Ruho (90 Kg)
Menuosetuo Yiese (100+ Kg)
Classic Style (Women)
Haizuyile (65 Kg)
Vikehenuo Zumvu (75+ Kg)
