Our Correspondent Kohima | August 6 3E Nagaland on Saturday announced that Naga Wrestlemania 6 (King of the Ring Series 2017) organised by 3E Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) will take place from October 26 to 28 at Kohima Local Ground, Khuochiezie. A total prize money of Rs. 4,59,000 has been set for this mega event. Announcing this in a press conference here at Kat Cafe, 3E Managing Director Kethosituo Elvis Mepfhuo informed that the three day event will feature Lightweight Championship (74 kg & above) in the first series on October 26, Heavyweight Championship (Above 74 Kg) in the second series on October 27. The third series - Junior championship (14 years and below) and the final series – the King of the Ring Championship (Best 48 from 1st and 2nd series) will be held on October 28. Negotiations to feature a super series – ultimate showdown – are currently ongoing. Dream match-up between prominent wrestlers based on popular opinion poll will be undertaken by 3E on their facebook group/page. Registration for the championship will start from August 14 and last date of registration is October 14. Entry fee has been fixed at Rs. 500 for seniors and Rs. 200 for juniors. However, there will be free entry for wrestlers belonging to communities other than Angami, Chakhesang, Zeliang and Poumai. Registration forms can be obtained from 3E Office, 2nd Floor, Dzevi Building, Near Local Ground North Gate; Orchid Store, Razhii Point, Kohima; Sportsworld, Taxi Stand, Kohima; Tiara Restaurant, Sharon Complex, Opposite SBI Chumukedima; Youth Snooker Cafe & Restaurant, near Petrol Pump, Jalukie; Zupo Book House & Stationery, Chozuba; and Life Centre, near cooperative Bank, Pfutsero. The organisers have also informed that the invitation for the championship will also be extended to Manipur, Mizoram and other wrestling federations in the country. PRIZE MONEY Lightweight Championship Champion: Rs. 50,000 with Championship belt Runner-up: Rs. 30,000 Semi finalists: Rs. 10,000 each Heavyweight Championship Champion: Rs. 50,000 with Championship belt Runner-up: Rs. 30,000 Semi finalists: Rs. 10,000 each Junior Championship Champion: Rs. 10,000 with Championship belt Runner-up: Rs. 5000 Semi finalists: Rs. 2000 each King of the Ring 2017 Champion: Rs. 120000 with Championship belt Runner-up: Rs. 60,000 Semi finalists: Rs. 30,000 each
