Kohima, October 3 (MExN): The 2nd season of the Kewhimia open wrestling championship under 25 years is scheduled to be held October 22 at D. Khel ground Kohima village. The wrestling championship is organized under the aegis of Kewhizou Entertainment Team (KET). “The event is initiated and founded by Khriehu Liezietsu, Parliamentary Secretary. Youth Resource and Sports, State Lotteries and chairman DPDB Kohima to promote indigenous wrestling among the youth enthusiasts of Kohima village” stated Ketholhoutuo Belho, Convenor, Organising Committee Kewhimia Entertainment Team (KET) while speaking to Media on Monday. The Convenor said that the open wrestling championship under 25 years is organized by KET with the goal to encourage and train the young wrestlers of Kohima village for the ultimate stage in indigenous wrestling event that is the Naga wrestling championship. Further he said that Naga wrestling is the most popular and prestigious game for the Nagas, loved by one and all, with the highest cash prize and the most coveted title among all other sports. But in the history Naga wrestling championship and open Naga wrestling championship, Kohima village has produced only one champion inspite of being the biggest village and therefore, the K.E.T has put in order this tournament with the quest for trained and discipline wrestlers to compete in higher arenas. The cash award for this tournament are as 1st Rs. 35,000, 2nd Rs. 20,000 3rd Rs. 15,000 and 4th Rs. 10,000, the Losing Quarter Finalist Rs. 5000/- (each] and Best tactic Rs. 5000. The forms are available at L. Khel-Neisaü Dzüvichü, T. Khel- Mhasizotuo Sekhose, D. Khel-Suosahie Sachü and P. Khel -Ahu-u Rutsa. The Last date of form submission is October 19.
