KOHIMA, January 13 (MExN): The Secheku Wrestling Association (SWA) celebrated its 25th Anniversary at Mesulumi village today with Parliamentary Secretary for Higher and Technical Education, Deo Nukhu, as chief guest and Vetetso Lasuh, Vice President, NPCC as guest of honour.
According to a press release received here, Deo Nukhu speaking on the occasion extended his appreciation to the SWA while impressing upon that Secheku area has exhibited unity and referred to it as a “symbol of unity.” He said that the people of the area speak four different languages and also follow four different denominations, but are united and in this regard called upon the gathering to continue upholding the spirit of unity. He further said that wrestling is a sport that unites people irrespective of their political parties, religion or languages and called upon the players to give their best while urging them to maintain discipline which, he said, is a very important aspect in sports.
Guest of honour, Vetetso Lasuh said that wrestling is one of the best sports while stating that it is an individual’s game and does not require much of a team spirit. He impressed upon that a wrestler earns recognition through his own skills and tactics displayed while wrestling.
Earlier, the Anniversary Monolith was unveiled by the chief guest while the guest of honour released a souvenir. The administering of oath was overseen by Tewetso Tsühah, Technical Secretary, SWA, while reigning champion, Vekhota Chiero was the torch bearer.
Altogether 54 wrestlers participated in the tournament today.
It may be noted that since the formation of SWA in 1972, the Association has produced prominent wrestlers like Veswüvo Chüzho, champion of CWA in 1978, Vermurha Getsa, champion of NWA in 1978 and Hüvesü Puro, champion CWA in 1996, 2002 and 2004 apart from being champion of NWA twice during 2002 and 2004.
SWA comprises of twelve affiliated villages and three towns including Porba, Sakraba, Sakraba town, Pholami, Gidemi, Mesulumi, Enhulumi, Chizami, Chizami town, Sumi, Thetsümi, Tsüpfüme, Zelome, Razeba town and Zhavame.
Besuhvo is Secheku Wresting Champ 2016
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 13
Besuhvo Vadeo today emerged as wrestling champion at the 25th anniversary celebrations of Secheku Wrestling Association (SWA) held at Mesulumi village in Phek district. Son of Cuvehu Vadeo from Porba village, Besuhvo pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh. Venuzo Vadeo, son of Pukrocuyi Vadeo from Porba village stood 2nd position and was awarded Rs. 70,000. Vevoshe Chiero, son of Nucuzo Chiero from Porba village, and Kukuo Getsa, son of Vemurha Getsa from Pholami village, stood 3rd and 4th position and were awarded cash prizes of Rs. 50,000 and Rs.30,000 respectively.
