Eight-years-old Nagaland’s twin brother Shiusuthong and Shiuthong secured one gold and one silver in the National Championship for sub-junior of Pee Wee category held from March 25 to 27 at JN Indoor Stadium at Cuttack, Odisha.
Shiusuthong secured gold medal for Nagaland in the 36th National Taekwondo Sub-Junior Championship 2023.
With 25 states participating in his weight category of U-23kg, the younger twin Shiusuthong managed to outclass all his opponents to win gold for Nagaland team.
While his twin brother Shiuthong could only manage a silver losing in the final of the under-25 kg. With 27 states participating in the category, he lost in the finals failing to beat his younger brother record of securing a gold medal in the national championship.
The twins are 8 years old hailing from Anatongu village under Kiphire district and are currently training at Sports Academy, IGS Kohima.
Earlier last year in July, the duo did struck gold for under 22 kg & 24 kg in Pee Wee category (U-8) at the Open India Kukkiwon championship held in Assam from July 1 to 3, 2022.
With this, Nagaland team ended up the campaign winning two medals with a silver and gold medal in the championship.
The team was led by Coach Santsuthung Ngullie and Manager Keneingulie.
A total of 8 players representing Nagaland Taekwondo Team took part in the national championship held from.
The sub-junior boys team includes: Alimthong – under 18 kg, David M. – under 21 kg, Shiusuthong – under 23 kg, Shiuthong – under 25 kg, Sudeh – under 27 kg, Hantsukhum – under 29 kg, P. Athongti – under 35 kg, Pauziechangbe Herie – under 38 kg.