Kohima, January 13 (MExN): The 24th wrestling meet of Phek Area Wrestling Association (PAWA) will take place from January 19 to 20 at Phek Town Local ground under the motto, “We shall earn the feather.” More than 40 wrestlers for Naga style are expected to take part. 12 best wrestlers will be selected to represent PAWA in the 25th Wrestling Meet of the Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) to be held at Pfutsero Town on February 18 and 19. The inaugural ceremony will be graced by MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu while Phek Deputy Commissioner Murohu Chotso will be the guest of honour. The champion in Naga Style will fetch a cash prize of Rs. 70,000, while, 2nd, 3rd and 4th position holders will walk away with Rs. 50,000, Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively. The best two free style wrestlers from each category will also be awarded cash prizes along with citations. Chivotso Nienu, president NPF, Phek Division, will be the chief patron of the tournament along with other patrons Niehusa Nakro, Under Secretary, RD department, Neiko Kanuo, District & Session Judge, Dimapur, Vekusheyi Rhakho, EAC, Phek, Api Vadeo, President, NPF, 19th Phek A/C, Kupota Khesoh, Ex- Chairperson, Phek Town Council, Vezhiehu Vero, President, Phek Area Public Organization and Kuniesa Vero, PA to MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu. Hukhoneyi Soho-former NWA champion, Zewepe K. Swuro, Vekuta Lohe, Surhoneyi Soho and Dzuthoshelu Venuh will be referees in both Naga style and free style wrestling while, Shekutu Lohe, Vilie Luruo, Pokuye Khesoh, Khosaneyi Venuh, Shekhota Chizo, Shevota Rhakho, Zachineyi Vero and Wepelo Mebou will act as panel of Judges. A new team of PAWA Executive Council for the tenure 2016-2018 will be announced by the Nomination Committee during the closing ceremony. A sum of Rs. 200 shall be realised from each Naga style wrestlers as an entry fee while Rs. 150 shall be realized from each free style wrestler. Business Hour will be held on January 18 by 3:30 p.m. at Phek Town Council Hall, where 2 representatives from each unit will be eligible to attend the same. Free seat shall be provided to all former PAWA champions during the 2 days event. Weight measurement for free style wrestlers will be held on January 18.
