The winners of the 5th edition of the Nagaland State Angling Competition with officials and others.
Wokha, September 27 (MExN): The 5th edition of the Nagaland State Angling Competition (NSAC) organised by Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN) in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries & Aquatics Resources, Government of Nagaland and hosted by District Anglers Wokha Nagaland was held at Tzuza Eryü Doyang Reservoir, Pangti village, Wokha on September 23 and 24.
The two-day angling event concluded on at Phodong Resort and Recreational Center on September 24, with Rongsennungba Director Department of Fisheries & Aquatics Resources, GoN gracing the program as special guest.
The director in his speech acknowledged the sincere efforts of the villagers, especially host village Pangti for being successful in stopping illegal dynamite fishing at Doyang. He requested the villagers to sensitise the locals to practice sustainable way of fishing and to minimise the use of gillnets.
Ricky Ozukum, executive member, AAN chaired the function, KN Mhonthung Lotha, President, DAWN said the welcome note. Watinuksung Jamir in his presidential address appealed the gathering to practice sustainable fishing methods.
Short speeches were delivered by Derek D’Souza, Vice President, All India Game Fishing Association and Technical Advisor, AAN, and also by the chairman of Pangti Village Council. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Mhonbemo Ngullie General Secretary AAN.
Altogether, 350 anglers from Karnataka, West Bengal, Assam and Nagaland participated and exhibited their skills during the event. The champion, Mosem Kichu walked away with Rs 1 lakh cash, trophy and citation.
Result:
• Champion: Mosem Kichu 3.615 kg; 2nd Jeevan Gurung 3.160 kg; 3rd TS Lotha 1.195 kg
• The winners in Species Category most number of species caught: 1st Chumden Ezung 5 species; 2nd Akum Moa 4 species; 3rd Toshilemba 4 species.
