NWA conducts selection trial ahead of National and International C’ships

The Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) conducted its Selection Trial on September 25, at Pele Stadium, Rüziezou, D. Khel, Kohima Village. The trial aimed to identify top athletes to represent Nagaland at the upcoming All India Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Federation (AITWPF) Selection Trial, scheduled for October 4 and 5 in New Delhi.
Athletes selected from the AITWPF trial will go on to represent India at two major international events: the UWW World Belt Wrestling Championship 2025 and the inaugural World Naga Wrestling Championship 2025, both slated to be held from November 15 to 23 in Kohima.
The inaugural programme was chaired by vice president (General) NWA, Viketouzo Meyase. Youth Director of Zeme Baptist Church Kohima, Suiteigongle Zeliang, led the invocation, followed by a presidential address from president of NWA, Vivolie Kezo. Technical Secretary, Vekhriyi Chuzho administered the oath to participating athletes.
In his address, Kezo expressed deep appreciation to president of the World Alysh Federation, Adilet Bayaman Uulu, for supporting the initiative alongside AITWPF president Omarmukhtar Tamboli. He also extended gratitude to the Government of Nagaland, led by Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, and Secretary General of the Nagaland Olympic Association, Abu Metha, for their support in hosting the prestigious championships in Kohima.
Kezo encouraged athletes to seize the opportunity and wished them success in the forthcoming trials and championships.
During the trial, each NWA unit was permitted to field four athletes per category across Senior Men & Women and Under-17 Cadet Boys & Girls divisions. The selected athletes will represent Nagaland at the AITWPF trials in New Delhi.
Senior Men: –
100+ Kg – Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü
100 Kg Below – Venuzo Dawhuo, Huluyi D. Vadeo & Venuh Vadeo (Wild Card)
90 Kg Below – Thuputha Hesüh & Vevokho Ruho
80 Kg Below – Seyiejalie Gwirie, Azhalhou Kire,
Kuvenu Puro (Wild Card) & Nlumrai Hegwang (Wild Card)
70 Kg Below – Wecho Watsa & Külüvezo Soho
60 Kg Below – Ngosa Tunyi & Thehiechülie Metha
Senior Women
75+ Kg – Vikehenuo Zumvü & Khrielhounuo Thevo
75 Kg Below – Luthulü Vezüh
70 Kg Below – Thejaneinuo Thevo
65Kg Below – Haizuyile Zeliang
60 Kg Below – Vizoseno Kiso
55Kg Below – Vekhonielü Cürhah & Nosezonu Kuotsu
Cadet Boys:
55 Kg Below – Thejanguzo Pfukha & Thepfukedo Kimho
Cadet Girls:
65 Kg Below – Külüthi Venuh
60 Kg Below – Kevilekhu Peki
45 Kg Below – Helivi Sheqi