The Nagaland Muaythai team secured 11 medals, including six gold, two silver and three bronze, at the 1st Northeast Regional Muaythai Championship 2026 held from September 21 to 24 at R. Dengthuama Hall, Aizawl, Mizoram.
Organised by the Muaythai Association of Mizoram, the four-day championship brought together around 350 fighters from all eight Northeastern states competing across approximately 100 categories. Technical officials from across the region also participated in the championship.
Nagaland’s gold medal winners were Lemnon L. Konyak (U-24, 48 kg), Pikato Awomi (U-24, 54 kg), Niuka Chophi (U-24, 60 kg), Aputo (Elite, 48 kg), Wapang Ao (Elite, 51 kg) and Emtiramok Amri (Elite, 63.5 kg).
Mangkhao T. Konyak (Elite, 54 kg) and Manjei Konyak (Elite, 57 kg) won silver, while Yumahang Limbo (U-16, 57 kg), Huka Ayemi (U-24, 51 kg) and Wangtah Konyak (Elite, 71 kg) secured bronze.
Phongmei Phom, competing in the U-24 67 kg category, also represented Nagaland but did not secure a medal.
The Nagaland contingent was led by National Coach Hemavi Ayemi, with H. Pangmei Konyak as team manager, Aboto Ayemi as team coach, Aboli M. Kinimi as assistant female coach, and Moakumzük Longchar as referee and judge.
The championship provided athletes and officials an opportunity to gain competitive experience, exchange technical knowledge and strengthen sporting ties across the Northeast.
Mizoram Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar inaugurated the championship, while Chief Minister Lalduhoma attended the closing ceremony. Both highlighted the growing prominence of Muaythai and its opportunities for young athletes.