The reigning champion of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), Venuzo Dawhuo has left for Bloomington, Indianapolis USA, to take part in the 12th Biennial Convention of Chin Youth Organization of North America (CYONA) celebrating cultural exchange through wrestling slated from June 30 to July 3.
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
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