Nagaland’s women’s Sepaktakraw team has created history by winning the state’s first-ever gold medal in the Regu event at the 36th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Nagaland defeated Uttar Pradesh 2-0 in the final on Monday after beating Manipur 2-1 in the semifinal.
The team comprises Sezovelu Dozo, Angshan Konyak, Thujono, Seyiekhrieno Tepa and Rukuvinu Tsukru. It is coached by Puleno Neikha, with Hopson Sumi serving as assistant coach.
The medal ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3. Results in the Quad event are also expected on the same day.