The national qualifier for the Asian Belt Wrestling Championship was held on the 19th and 20th of October, 2024, at Chhatrasal Stadium, New Delhi.
According to the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), 16 NWA wrestlers have been selected to represent the Indian Team at the forthcoming Asian Belt Wrestling Championship, scheduled to be held in February 2025 in Kohima, Nagaland. Out of 20 NWA wrestlers who participated in the selection, 16 were chosen in the following categories:
Belt Wrestling – Freestyle (Men): -Lhüpra Vero (60 Kg), Rokuokehie Khawakhrie (70 Kg), Küvenü Puro (80 Kg), Hülüyi D Vadeo (90 Kg), Venuzo Dawhuo (100 Kg), Rukukhoto Khusoh (100+ Kg).
Belt Wrestling – Freestyle (Women):Vetavolü Puyo-o (60 Kg), Thejaneinuo Thevo (75 Kg), Khrielhounuo Thevo (75+ Kg)
Belt Wrestling – Classic Style (Men): –Wezutsho Venuh (60 Kg), Külüvezo Soho (70 Kg), Seyiejalie Gwirie (80 Kg), Vevokho Ruho (90 Kg), Menuosetuo Yiese (100+ Kg).
Belt Wrestling – Classic Style (Women): -Haizuyile (65 Kg), Vikehenuo Zumvü (75+ Kg)
The team was led by NWA President Vivolie Kezo, and the coaches were Sürhoneyi Soho and Seyielhoukho Sechü. This was informed by Seyielhouvi Nagi, Publicity Secretary, NWA.