Athletes from the Mokokchung District Wushu Association (MDWA) put up an impressive performance at the first State-Level Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior Wushu (Sanda) Championship held at the Pele Khezhie Indoor Stadium, Kohima, from October 28 to 29.
Organized by the Nagaland Wushu Association (NWA) in collaboration with the Department of Youth Resources and Sports (DYRS), the two-day event witnessed participation from districts across the state.
The Mokokchung contingent, comprising 12 athletes—11 male and one female—won a total of 11 medals, including 4 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze.
The Mokokchung team was led by Team Manager Rongsentoshi Jamir and Coach Imyuangdang.
The championship marked the first state-level Wushu (Sanda) event in Nagaland.
Gold medalists from Mokokchung included:
· Rengpal Dey (48 kg below, Junior – Male)
· Bendangkokba (85 kg below, Senior – Male)
· Rongsendong (75 kg, Senior – Male)
· Nukshikala (70 kg below, Senior – Female)
Silver medalists:
· Riad (65 kg, Senior – Male)
· T. Lensarnok Lkr (56 kg, Junior – Male)
· Anungdanger (80 kg, Senior – Male)
· Takuwapang (70 kg, Senior – Male)
Bronze medalists:
· Chubaonen (60 kg, Junior – Male)
· Tharshin (60 kg below, Senior – Male)
· Tiakaba (52 kg below, Senior – Male)
