NWA executives with Angami Sports Association and Kigwema Students’ Union officials after reviewing overall preparation at Kimipfiiphe Local Ground on December 3.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 3
The stage is all set for 18th Hornbill International Naga Wrestling Championship 2025 on December 4 at Kimipfiiphe Local Ground, Kigwema.
This event, as part of Hornbill Festival 2025, is organised by Nagaland Wrestling Association and sponsored by Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland and supported by Nagaland Tourism.
MLA Kevipodi Sophie will grace the event as the special guest.
The event will start from 8:30 AM onwards.
Foreign national tourists are also invited to participate in the event. There will be a separate category for foreign tourist wrestlers. On spot registration will be accepted till 8:00 AM, according to NWA official.
Wrestlers for 90 Kg below (Men) category
Kuluvezo Soho, Sasuyi Nyekha, Akhruku Vezhu, Khrulhuto Venyo, Basayi Keyho, Nuchoyo Vero, Seyiejalie Gwirie, Thejapfütuo Chüsi, Kikrukhrielie Kehie, Kezevikho Sachü, Kevizhakho Suokhrie and Mhanyikholie Kuotsu.
Open category
Rukukhoto Khusoh, Venu Vadeo, Thuputha Hesuh, Venuto Nyekha, Mulusu Veswuh, Waku K Tara, Kezhaseluo Pienyü, Kezhavizo Thevo, Atuo Tevo, Kevinguzo Nagi and Dziesevolie Rutsa.
Provisional Unit category
Pukiye G Shohe, Botovi Achumi, Pikupu Kiho, Ahobo Kiho, Sotilo Seb, Shahilo Seb, Jochuhyu Semy, Kepenlo Keppen, A. Monthoa, Yimkumsashi Pongen, Imkong Sunep Pongen, Sentilong Imchen, Emsüyanger Longchari, A Moa Sangtam, Holichum Sangtam, Dikili Sangtam, Lithrikyu Sangtam, Phetyim Chingmak, L. Kusangchollen, Tumchobemo B Murry and Chenithung Y Tungoe.
Women Category
Lutholu Vezüh, Anesu, Vemudulu Zuo, Vikehienuo Zumvü, Thejaneinuo Thevo, Vizoseno Kiso, Mughaholi Margareth Swu, Helivi Sheqi, Kenensa Mesen, Sonile Kent, Naongmonyu Chang,Chenyang Mongsen and Haizuyile.
