Pfutsero, 9 December (MTNews): Under the aegis of the Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA), selection trial camp for the event of Belt & Free Style Wrestling for Phek District was held today at the Dr. SC Jamir Badminton Stadium, Pfutsero.
According to a press statement issued by CWA General Secretary Kuzhovesa Soho, the camp was conducted to participate in the forthcoming Nagaland Olympic Games 2024 scheduled to be held from 12 to 17 February 2024.
A total of 30 wrestlers from all over the Phek district participated in the camp where 2 best wrestlers (first and second position holder) from each category were selected to represent Phek District in the said Nagaland Olympic Games. The day’s matches were officiated by Vekhriyi Chüzho, Surhoney Soho and Mhasheve Resuh.
The following wrestlers were selected against the given category:
Belt Wrestling (Men)
60 Kg and below
1st – Rüpfüzo Lase
2nd – Ngosa Tünyi
70 Kg and below
1st – Yonuyi Yhobu
2nd – Wecho Wetsah
80 Kg and below
1st – Vethozo Lohe
2nd – Pozo Kezo
90 Kg and below
1st – Preku Krome
2nd – Kuluveyi Puro
100 Kg and below
1st – Serayi Tetseo
2nd – Thuputha Hesuh
Belt Wrestling (Women)
1. 60 Kg and below
1st – Vekhonelu Curhah
Free Style Wrestling (Men)
70 Kg and below
1st – Kusayi
2nd – Yonuyi Yhobu
Free Style Wrestling (Women)
60 Kg and below
1st – Vekhonelu Curhah