Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 26
The Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) is organising 3rd senior & 2nd U-15 Open Naga Traditional Wrestling Championship 2025 under the aegis of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) on November 7 at Pfutsero Sports Complex in Phek district.
CWA Open 1st Champion-Kezhavizo Thevo(ASA) in 2019, 2nd Champion- Huluyi D. Vadeo(CWA) in 2022 including prominent wrestler Venuzo Dawhuo (CWA) were the among the many top wrestlers have confirmed their participation under senior category.
CWA general secretary Kukhoto Venyo said that although the last date of form submission was on October 25, yet, the entry of wrestlers is still open to outsiders for both Senior and U-15 category.
He added that entry for U-15 is still open to CWA interested wrestlers too.
32 wrestlers will shortlisted on first come first basis.
Nagaland’s Rural Development & SIRD minister Metsubo Jamir will be the special guest while Nagaland’s tourism director Veyielo Doulo will be the guest of honour.
The champion under senior category will be awarded with a cash prize of ₹2 lakh.
The 2nd position will get ₹1.20 lakh while the 3rd & 4th position will be awarded with ₹70,000 and ₹50,000 respectively. Losing quarter finalists will receive ₹10,000 each.
For U-15 boys category, the first and second position will receive a cash award of ₹15,000 and ₹10,000 respectively.
The 3rd and 4th position holders will get ₹7000 and ₹ 5000 respectively.
Losing quarter finalists will receive ₹2000 each.
The prize money for champion and second position under senior category is sponsored by Chakhesang Catholic Association.
The third position is sponsored by Er. Khrotso John Koza, SE, Directorate of Water Resource, 4th position by Medovilie Ladu, Additional Director, Agriculture, 3 quarter finalists by Er. R. Shurhotho Nyusou, JE PWD (Housing) Division No-1 Kohima and other 1 quarter finalist by Liasou Emy Nukhu, Account and Programme Assistant.
The prize money for U- 15 category is entirely sponsored by CWA.
Kezhalelie Keretsii will be chief referee. The referees will comprises; Hiivesii Puro, Zehoto Kikhi, Zaciita Puro, Lhiivenii Phesao, Keneingulie Nagi, Kope Kronu, Khrietuolie Usou and Siirhoneyi Soho.
The jury board will consists Chisazo Dawhuo, Hiikhonieyi Soho and Pozoto Shijoh.
The event will be managed by Chakhesang Catholic Association.
