Altogether, 18 Chakhesang wrestlers are undergoing intensive coaching and conditioning camp at Kisama Heritage Village for the upcoming 29th Nagaland Wrestling Championship scheduled on March 26. The coaching camp started on March 11 and will continue until March 26 initiated by Chakhesang Wrestling Association.
President Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA), Vekhozo Ringa, said the preparatory camp aims to bring the wrestlers together, train them as a team, and enhance their fitness for the competition. He expressed hope that the wrestlers would make the best use of the coaching camp in preparation for the championship.
Former Naga wrestling champions will impart their knowledge and guide the wrestlers during the camp. Chisazo Dawhuo will be the camp supervisor, with Vekhriyi Chuzho and Surhonieyi Soho as team coaches. The team physician is assistant professor at NIMSR Kohima, Dr. Dietho Koza, and the team chaplain is associate pastor at CBC (MH), David Chuzho. Earlier, a short prayer fellowship was held on Tuesday evening by team chaplain David Chuzho to begin the coaching camp.