KOHIMA, DECEMBER 30 (MExN): The Phek Area Wrestling Association (PAWA) will be holding its 29th Senior & Under15 meet 2026 on January 10 next year at Phek Town.
MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA, will be the special guest while Col Iqbaljeet Singh Dhillon, Commandant, 39th Assam Rifles Phek will be the guest of honour. The total prize money has been set at Rs 3, 65,000.
In senior category, the champion will fetch a cash prize of Rs 1.10 lakh, sponsored by Rukuyi Khamo & family.
The runner-up will be awarded with Rs 70,000 sponsored by Velhupra Rhakho, BDO Sekruzu Block and Er Shekhoto Theluo, JE, Urban Development Office Phek.
A cash prize of Rs 50,000 has been set for third prize, sponsored by Vikholie Nienu, Inspector DEF Kohima and Puzhohu Khesoh, PA to Advisors NRE & NSDMA, Nagaland.
The 4th position holder will get Rs 40,000, sponsored by Lavoto Chizo, president NPF 19th Phek A/C and Khosheta Rhakho, secretary COB NPF. The prize for quarter finalists is set at Rs 20,000 each, sponsored by Megosier Khate, former champion NWA.
In Under 15 category, the Champion will get Rs 30,000, sponsored by SBI Phek branch while 2nd position holder will get Rs 20,000, sponsored by Vezhosayi Vero, ABI, 6th NAP battalion.
The 3rd and 4th position holders will get Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000, sponsored by NSCB Ltd Phek Branch and Wetezo Lohe, entrepreneur, respectively.
Vezokhoyi Tetseo, ABI 3rd NAP, Nuyi Hoshi, councillor Phek Town Council and Shekhoveyi Vese, councillor Phek Town Council will sponsor T Shirt & Cap while Sheta Lohe, SDPO (North), Kohima will sponsor track suit.
Phek Town Council (PTC) dy chairperson Chetezo Akami will be the chief patron. Other patrons include Dusupa Rhakho, PA to NRE & NSDMA advisor, Er Thselo Lasuh, JE PHED, Chipakhuyi Rhakho, PA to MLA 19th Phek AC, Er Pohuto Nienu, JE Electrical, Er Vezhoyi Ringa, SDO PHED, Mesulo Khalo, president FPS Phek district, Er Yhunkolo Kath, SDO Water resource Phek, Popohu Lohe, public leader, Tepulezonu, DSO Phek and Thupuruda Nienu, public leader.
