Morung Express News Kohima | October 27 24 year-old Rovilhulie Pier from Khonoma village emerged as champion in the Lightweight category of the NagaWrestlemania-5 after defeating 19 year-old Veniizo Dawhuo in the final at the Kohima Local Ground on Thursday. Standing 5.6 feet tall and weighing 73 kgs, Pier managed to down the marginally taller (5.9 feet) but similar in weight (74 kgs) Dawhuo who hails from Thinyizu village, under Phek District. Pier and Dawhuo had made their way into the finals after defeating Kevizhakho Suokhrie (21 years) of Jotsoma village and Mhiesilieto Kuotsu (19 years) of Khonoma in the semifinals. Earlier, in the quarterfinals, Pier beat Seyiejalie Gwirie of Jotsoma, while Dawhuo defeated Kekhrielebi Nisa, also of Jotsoma. In the other two quarterfinals, Kuotsu beat Kelhusalie Pier of Khonoma while Suokhrie drubbed Seketoukho Nipu of Sechiima village. Pier was awarded Rs. 50,000 besides the championship belt and certificate while Dawhuo received Rs. 30,000 along with citation. The losing semifinalists each received Rs.10,000. Altogether 36 Lightweight category winners of 1st round qualified for the King of the Ring Series to be played on October 29. The event is being organized by 3E Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA).
