Combat Academy from Nagaland won three gold and two bronze medals at the AIMMAA National Championship held at Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
Dimapur, October 5 (MExN): The Combat Academy from Nagaland won three gold and two bronze medals at the recently concluded AIMMAA (All India Mixed Martial Arts Association) National Championship held at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad from September 30 to October 2.
The tournament was held in collaboration with MFN (Matrix Fight Night) the biggest professional MMA promotion in India.
Altogether, eight athletes from The Combat Academy, Nagaland participated at the event including Sarita Rathod from Mumbai and Veinii Suffix from Manipur, both of whom secured gold in their respective weight classes. Mairidin Newmai also scoredone gold for The Combat Academy, while Limasunep Imchen, Ketholetuo Nagi and Angel Debbarma from Tripura, all secured bronze medals. Another athlete, Atokivi Chishi alongwith Angel Debbarma were pulled out of the tournament in the Semi-Finals due to injuries, while Mhao Odyuo lost in his second bout.
Altogether, 420 athletes from different teams from all across India had participated in the event, out of which, Veinii Suffix was adjudged the Best Fighter, and The Combat Academy Nagaland was declared the Best Team overall.
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