Kohima, 7 July (MTNews): The 33rd edition of Nagaland State Taekwondo Championship will be held at Pele Khezhie Indoor Stadium, Kohima on 12 and 13 July. This was announced by Nagaland Taekwondo Association through a press release on Friday.
The championship will be open for both boys and girls for sub-junior, cadet, junior and senior divisions. The association informed that only one player will be allowed in each weight category from an affiliated district.
In this regard, all the participating teams have been requested to submit a copy of their players list as per their weight category and division on or before 10 July through Whatsapp to Visabiu Peseyie, Vice President NTA @9436061480 or Neitho-o Kuostu Secretary, NTA @ 9862567270 and submit the original copy on the day of arrival.
The participating teams have been asked to report at the venue on 11 July where official weigh-in will be done with a registration fee Rs. 2000/- for each district.
The association stated that they are expecting around 300+ players and 50 officials from 14 districts/teams including DYRS and Nagaland Police Taekwondo team to participate in the championship.
The Dimapur district is reported to have confirmed that 70 players (boys and girls) will participate in the championship.
Nagaland also will be hosting the 2nd North East Taekwondo Championship which is expected to be held this year, NTA informed.