The Nagaland Wrestling Association\u2019s (NWA) wrestlers won five gold medals and one bronze medal at the All India Traditional Wrestling Pankration Federation (AITWPF) National Federation Cup 2025, which culminated on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a press release, NWA joint secretary Kuzhovesa Soho, informed that the NWA team led by president Vivolie Kezo, with three wrestlers, participated in the four-day event in senior Men\u2019s Belt and Mas wrestling held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from May 1 to 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kezhaseluo-o Pieny\u00fc won gold in both Belt and Mas wrestling in the +100 kg category, Venu Vadeo secured gold in both Belt and Mas wrestling in the -100 kg category, and Nlumrai Hegwang earned gold in Belt wrestling and Bronze in Mas wrestling in the -80 kg category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It may be mentioned that all three wrestlers were approved to officiate the wrestling matches and were awarded the Qualified National Referee License. They will be eligible to officiate at future national championship matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naga wrestling was also demonstrated during the final day of the event by NWA wrestlers, alongside video displays on the giant screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AITWPF, while observing Naga wrestling, expressed satisfaction with the sport and emphasised the need to promote Naga wrestling for future national and international championships, with strong support from other state wrestling associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NWA president Kezo conveyed its gratitude to all the wrestling enthusiasts from Nagaland and beyond for their support in various forms. Kezo further credited the Government of Nagaland for all the logistic support and above all entire credit to God the Almighty for His immense blessings. The NWA further sought prayers and moral support for future endeavours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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