The Morung Express interacts with Naga Wrestling Champion 2016
Chizoko Vero
Kohima | April 10
Thirty year old Vechita Khesoh has carved a niche for himself in the field of Naga wrestling.
The 6 feet 2 inches and 120 kilo macho-man recently won the coveted Naga wrestling champion title at the 25th Anniversary tournament of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) earlier this year.
Self discipline and determination are vital in the making of a good wrestler, according to Vechita Khesoh. “A wrestler has to go through intense physical training, maintain strict diet and be fed with a lot of positive motivations,” he says when asked by The Morung Express on what a wrestler needs to do to excel in the field.
Born into a family of ardent wrestling followers, Vechita says, “The love for the game runs in the family, young and old alike.” The eldest son of Lt. Suluyi Khesoh and Zanetsolu Khesoh, Vechita’s father was a policeman and a recipient of the Governor's medal but unfortunately passed away when he was still young.
Vechita points to a certain Sir Lhuvesii Puro and says that he loved watching him in action. “Seeing and hearing about his passion and dedication for the game inspired me to pursue wrestling seriously,” he adds.
He is a two time winner of the Chozuba Range Wrestling Association (2014 and 2016) and also emerged Chakhesang wrestling champion in 2016. He has also a two time champion at the International Hornbill Naga Wrestling Championships (2012 and 2014) and two time heavyweight champion of Naga Wrestlemania (2014 and 2015). He also emerged champion at the King of the Ring 2015.
But winning the NWA tournament was a dream come true for Vechita. “I feel extremely happy at the same time I am humbled to win such a prestigious title,” he says.
Apart from wrestling, Vechita is also interested in basketball. “I love playing basketball,” he says.
Vechita’s message to his fans is simple – to always be “grateful and humble”. “Life is short lived. Fame and glory, transient,” he says. “What remains forever is the memory of kind gesture, shared joy however simple.”
