Kelavoyi wins spear target throw contest

Reminiscing the past era of forefathers who were well known for use of spear for defense and hunting animals, Naga Heritage Kisama came alive with the traditional spear target throw competition held on day 8 of the ongoing Hornbill Festival at Kisama.
In the traditional spear throw competition which was participated by almost all the tribes from Nagaland, Kelavoyi Ringa Chakhesang from Phek district scored 30 points to claim the first prize. Kisheto Sumi from Dimapur district, Thsipise
Sangtam from Kiphire district secured second and third scoring 18 points and 14 points respectively.
Parliamentary Secretary, Youth Resources & Sports, EE Pangteang, gave away the prizes to the winners.
Many excited tourists also tried throwing the spear on the target, organized by the Department of Youth Resources & Sports as part of the Hornbill Festival 2014.