The Department of Youth Resources and Sports successfully organized the much-anticipated Traditional Stilt Bamboo Race Competition at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama on December 3.
Apart 18 male and 14 female tribe competitors, 5 male and 4 female tourists participated in the most popular and excited event.
Men’s Category:
R. Thsankiu from the Yimkhiung tribe emerged as the winner, Heroto from the Sumi tribe claimed 1st runner-up, while M. Tsinthong from the Tikhir tribe secured 2nd runner-up.
Women’s Category:
Tensunaro of the Phom tribe triumphed, earning the title of winner. Mughavili from the Sumi tribe claimed the 1st runner-up spot, and T. Repaishe from the Tikhir tribe secured the 2nd runner-up position.
Tourist Category (Men):
Alex from the USA took the top spot as the winner, with Rahul from Bihar and Aadesh Rai from Nepal securing 1st and 2nd runners-up positions, respectively.
Tourist Category (Women):
Charlotte from the USA was declared the winner. Ronja from Sweden was awarded the 1st runner-up position, while Sunita from Andhra Pradesh and Shweta from Gurgaon, Haryana, finished as 2nd runners-up.