The outgoing and incoming officials of the CWA after the function at Ura Hotel, Kohima (Photo Courtesy: Kuzhovesa Soho)
Kohima, September 21 (MExN): The Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) today held its change of guard of office ceremony at Ura Hotel, Kohima
Outgoing President Vezuhu Keyho handed over charge to the incoming team led by incoming President Vekhozo for the tenure 2020-2024.
According to a press statement issued by the newly inducted General Secretary Kuzhovesa Soho, despite being inducted on February 19 at Phek Town during its 27th Wrestling tournament, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, change of guard ceremony was kept pending for almost 8 months and the office remained suspended till date. However, with the easing of the pandemic situation and opening up of activities, the CWA office will resume function while maintaining the SOPs.
During a short ceremonial service, outgoing President, Vezuhu Keyho higlighted the brief activities which were undertaken during 2016-2020 tenure. Keyho also handed over the printed association approved Constitution to the new team after a dedicatory prayer pronounced by incoming Vice President, Vezohu Ruho.
Urging the new team to utilize the Constitution in letter and spirit, he expressed optimism that the association would go forward with a broader vision. Expressing his gratitude to the entire Chakhesang community for reposing faith in them and allowing them to serve the office, he said that the cooperation and supports rendered to them will be cherished.
Incoming President, Vekhozo meanwhile assured to serve the office with sincerity and dedication for the larger interest of the community in general and the wrestling fraternity in particular. He sought all possible cooperation and service from the outgoing officials. Vekhozo on behalf of the entire Chakhesang community extended its gratitude to Vezuhu and his team for bringing out the wrestling complete structure arena during their tenure, which involved a large amount of money.
The ceremony was held with all precautionary health measures. Three officials from outgoing team and six officials from incoming team attended the program.
