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Nagaland wrestling: 14 gold medallists at National Games trials in Viswema
The state trials in freestyle, Greco-Roman and women's wrestling closed a two-month camp ahead of the 39th National Games in 2027; selected wrestlers will train outside the state.
By PB Kashyap · Correspondent · Published · Updated · 2 min read
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Fourteen wrestlers won gold medals at Nagaland's state championship-cum-selection trials for the 39th National Games 2027, held at the Multi-Purpose Hall in Viswema, Kohima, on Tuesday, October 20, Hub News reported.
The Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) held the trials in freestyle, Greco-Roman and women's wrestling with the Nagaland Olympic Association and the Department of Youth Resources and Sports. The event also marked the end of a two-month coaching camp. Selected wrestlers are expected to train outside the state soon.
Gold medallists
Freestyle
- 57 kg: Aswayibo
- 65 kg: Kaiswang Nring
- 74 kg: Meleciyi
- 86 kg: Peinachi Kegwang Kereu
- 97 kg: Pakingsongwibo Ntung
- 125 kg: Venuto Nyekha
Greco-Roman
- 60 kg: Thejanguzo Pfukha
- 67 kg: Vekru Khamo
- 77 kg: Keneiselie Khawakhrie
- 87 kg: Pukiye G. Shohhe
- 97 kg: Venuzo Dawhuo
Women's wrestling
- 50 kg: Helevi Sheqi
- 67 kg: Vekhonielu Curhah
- 68 kg: Cuhulu Hiese
The results will help shape Nagaland's wrestling squad as preparations for the 2027 Games pick up.
Officials' message
Director of Youth Resources and Sports Kethosituo Sekhose, the special guest, urged the wrestlers to pursue their goals with discipline, dedication and punctuality. He was accompanied by Joint Director Nyuwitho Nyuthe.
NWA publicity secretary Seyielhouvi Nagi chaired the programme and association president Vivolie Kezo gave the keynote address.
Support for the sport
The NWA thanked the Wrestling Federation of India for three sets of world-class mats and gym equipment worth more than ₹2 crore. It also acknowledged the support of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and the sports department in developing wrestling in the state.
The road to 2027
The 39th National Games are due in 2027. With the trials complete, the NWA's focus shifts to the selected wrestlers' training outside the state, where they are expected to get exposure to stronger sparring partners before the Games.
The trials were the first major step in building the squad, and the final contingent will be confirmed closer to the Games.
Sources and credits. With inputs from Hub News. https://hubnetwork.in/14-nagaland-wrestlers-strike-gold-in-national-games-trials/
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