Our Correspondent Kohima, Oct. 17 (EMN): Three Chin wrestlers from United States — Biak Hmun Sang, Van Ceu Hmung and Uk Lian Thang — have arrived in the state capital to participate in the coveted Naga Wrestle Mania-9 King of the Ring Series 2022 scheduled to take place from October 20 to the 22nd at Hockey ground, IG Stadium complex in Kohima. The event is being presented by Vuto Hyundai and organised by 3E Nagaland under the aegis of Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA). Briefing the media at de Oriental Grand upon their arrival, 26-year-old Sang, who is the current Chin wrestling heavyweight champion, exuded confidence that he is here to lift the championship belt in both heavyweight and King of the Ring categories. Expressing delight on being accorded a warm welcome, the wrestler said that he has been looking forward to visiting Nagaland, and did a thorough research on Naga tradition and wrestling online before coming to the state. “I came here to take away the be
Registration from June 20 onwards Dimapur, June 16 (EMN): 3E Nagaland on Thursday informed that ‘Naga Wrestle Mania-9: King of the Ring Series 2022’ will be held from October 20 to the 22nd at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima. Registrations for the event will start from June 20 onwards. The tournament will feature two categories — lightweight (80 kg and below) and heavyweight (above 80 kg). The registration fee has been fixed at INR 500 with a security deposit of INR 1000 (refundable). Forms will be available at Sports World, Taxi Stand; Orchid Store, Razhü Point and TMK Market, High School Junction. Kethosietuo Mepfhuo, Managing Director of 3E Nagaland informed that wrestlers from far off places can contact the organisers for online registration but they have to be physically present for the weight measurement. He further informed that regular updates will be available on 3E Nagaland YouTube channel and Facebook.