Nagaland will be represented by two women athletes at the upcoming Khelo India Asmita Kickboxing Zonal League (East Zone) 2025-26, scheduled to be held from February 26 to March 1, 2026, in Siliguri, West Bengal.
The athletes, Nukshikala Jamir from Mokokchung and Lemnon L. Konyak from Mon, will compete under the banner of the Nagaland Association Kickboxing Organization (NAKO). They will be accompanied by coach of NAKO, Mongsen Longkumer and general secretary of NAKO, Alemtemsu Longchar. Nagaland will face competition from 11 states in the zonal league, which carries a total cash award of Rs. 11.66 lakh.
Recently, Naga men under NAKO brought laurels to the state by securing five medals – one gold, two silver, one bronze and a fourth-place finish – in national-level competitions.
Founded in 2000, NAKO has consistently contributed to the growth of kickboxing in Nagaland, with its fighters achieving success at both national and international levels.