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Our Reporter Dimapur, June 21 (EMN): Two Naga wrestlers, Keduovilie Zumu and Nlumrai Hegwang, who won bronze medals in belt wrestling at the international sports festival “Pearl of Kyrgyzstan” at Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan arrived in Dimapur on Tuesday. Upon their arrival at Dimapur airport, various associations, family and friends received and felicitated the two medalists. In the tournament, Hegwang participated in the under 80 kg category and Zumu in the 80+ kg category, representing the All India Traditional Wrestling and Pankration Federation (AITWPF). Speaking to journalists, Zumu acknowledged everyone who helped them morally, spiritually and financially in their journey. He shared that the two were selected for the Asian championship, but before leaving they tested positive for COVID-19 and so they returned back. “We were worried but God gave us another chance”, he said and added that they were thankful to the Indian Federation president for selecting them to represen ....
Dimapur, June 18 (EMN): Two wrestlers from Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) — Keduovilie Zumu and Nlumrai Hegwang — won bronze medals at the international sports festival – Pearl of Kyrgyzstan (belt wrestling), held at Cholpan, Ata Kyrgyzstan. Informing this in a press release, NWA president Dr. Hiabe Zeliang and General Secretary Vilekho Bio said that Hegwang participated in under 80 kg category and Zumu in the 80+ kg category, representing the All India Traditional Wrestling and Pankration Federation (AITWPF) at the international sports festival, which concluded on Saturday. Both of them, also part of the Nagaland DGP sports team, secured bronze medals in their respective categories, the NWA said. Around 10,000 sportspersons from 30 countries are participating in the sports festival, which has more than 30 different sports disciplines with judo and belt wrestling as the main events, they said. Further, the senior vice president of AITWPF extended congratulations ....