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.
Our Correspondent Kohima, May 27 (EMN): At least four Chin wrestlers from United States of America including its reigning champion and wrestlers from Myanmar are expected to participate in the ninth edition of Naga Wrestle Mania – King of the Ring series 2022, scheduled to be held at Hockey Ground, IG Complex from October 20 to 22nd. The Myanmarese wrestlers have been contacted and are undergoing formalities to enter the competition though it is yet to be confirmed, informed 3E Nagaland, organiser of the event, during a press conference in Kohima on Friday. In 2019, Chin wrestlers made their first entry into the Naga style wrestling when one, Rung Lian Ceu, participated and was the second runner-up of the 12th Open Naga Wrestling Championship held at Kohima Local Ground. This time around, four wrestlers including current champion, Biak Hmun Sang, Uk Lian Thang, Thla Hlei Nawl Lian, all in the heavyweight category and Van Ceu Hmung in the lightweight category, confirmed particip