Nagaland’s First State-Level Wushu Championship Concludes in Kohima

The 1st Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior (Boys and Girls) State Wushu (Sanda) Championship, organized by the Nagaland Wushu Association (NWA) in collaboration with the Department of Youth Resources and Sports (DYRS), concluded today at the Pele Khezhie Indoor Stadium, Kohima. The two-day event, held from October 28–29, 2025, witnessed enthusiastic participation from districts across the state.

Attending the closing and prize distribution ceremony as the special guest, Kudecho Khamo, Advisor for CAWD and Taxes and President of the NWA, lauded the players for their discipline and determination. He emphasized that sports offer vast career opportunities and called upon athletes to pursue their goals with dedication and consistency.

Khamo further acknowledged the growing popularity of Wushu in Nagaland, despite limited infrastructure and training facilities. He noted that Nagaland athletes have already achieved success at regional levels, including the Northeast Olympic Games, and assured continued support from the NWA toward developing the sport in the state.

Expressing appreciation for parents, district associations, and the DYRS, Khamo encouraged collective efforts to nurture young talent and promote sports as a viable profession.

The event concluded with Peren District emerging as the Group Champion, while Kohima District was adjudged the Best Disciplined Team.

Overall Medal Tally

Group Champions: Peren District
Best Disciplined Team: Kohima District

Senior (Male) Results

• 48kg: Asuvi Zhimomi (Zunheboto) Gold, Akup Konyak (Mon) Silver, K. Somendro Singh (Dimapur) Bronze

• 52kg: Mankho Konyak (Mon) Gold, Huka Ayemi (Zunheboto) Silver, Shanni Kumar (Peren), Tiakaba (Mokokchung) Bronze

• 56kg: Javed Ali (Peren) Gold, Lukai L. Konyak (Mon) Silver, Kethosilie Kuosa (Dimapur), Hisato Ayemi (Zunheboto) Bronze

• 60kg: Lichanbemo (Phek) Gold, Kulungshi Newmai (Mon) Silver, Anazi Anar (Zunheboto), Tharshim Muivah (Mokokchung) Bronze

• 65kg: Lichonthung Odyuo (Dimapur) Gold, Riaj (Mokokchung) Silver

• 70kg: Vivoto (Dimapur) Gold, Takuwapang (Mokokchung) Silver, Phongmei Phom (Zunheboto), Chonpen (Phek) Bronze

• 75kg: Rongsendong Longchar (Mokokchung) Gold, Sohilo (Dimapur) Silver

• 80kg: Lipok (Dimapur) Gold, Anungdanger (Mokokchung) Silver

Senior (Female) Results

• 48kg: Lemnon Konyak (Mon) Gold, Rita Devi Sunar (Peren) Silver

• 60kg: Baby Lesham (Phek) Gold, R. K. Diyasana (Dimapur) Silver

• 70kg: Nukshikala Jamir (Mokokchung) Gold

Junior (Male) Results

• 48kg: Ringpal Dey (Mokokchung) Gold, Moangtemjen Imsong (Zunheboto) Silver

• 52kg: Monkab L. Konyak (Mon) Gold, Hanchathung (Kohima) Silver, Zhopoyi Sapu (Peren) Bronze

• 56kg: Pikato V. Awomi (Zunheboto) Gold, T. Lensarnok LKR (Mokokchung) Silver, Vimeya Savino (Peren), Kevishel Mekro (Kohima) Bronze

• 60kg: Niuka Chophy (Zunheboto) Gold, Hiketo Chophy (Kohima) Silver, Chubaonen (Mokokchung) Bronze

• 65kg: Akivika V. Yeptho (Zunheboto) Gold, Nourhevi Whuorie (Peren) Silver, Vimugha Sema (Kohima), Kuveluzo Soho (Phek) Bronze

• 80kg: Kezhaletuo Chielie (Peren) Gold, Temjenwapang (Kohima) Silver

Junior (Female) Results

• 42kg: Yingyu Konyak (Kohima) Gold

• 52kg: Bwenshinsha (Peren) Gold, Benile (Kohima) Silver

• 56kg: Rebecca Devi (Dimapur) Gold, Shonthung Konyak (Mon) Silver

• 65kg: Nisa Rai (Peren) Gold, Kekhriengunuo Sekhose (Kohima) Silver

Sub-Junior (Boys) Results

• 32kg: Hangpong N. Konyak (Mon) Gold, Bodievi (Peren) Silver

• 48kg: Justin (Dimapur) Gold, Toishe (Kohima) Silver

• 52kg: Akumtoshi (Dimapur) Gold, Zalive Venuh (Kohima) Silver, Kape Aye (Zunheboto) Bronze

• 56kg: Aosunep (Peren) Gold, Wabino (Kohima) Silver, Kivi Zhimomi (Dimapur) Bronze

Sub-Junior (Girls) Results

• 36kg: Keneivinuo (Peren) Gold, Niemese (Kohima) Silver

• 39kg: Avina (Kohima) Gold, Thejasenuo (Peren) Silver

• 42kg: Anevino (Peren) Gold, Deviya (Kohima) Silver

• 48kg: Ametoli (Peren) Gold, Veritolu (Kohima) Silver

• 52kg: Choselu Kronu (Kohima) Gold, Bensa (Peren) Silver

Sub-Junior (Children) Results

• 27kg (Boys): Lhukho (Kohima) Gold, Kevirato (Peren) Silver

• 28kg (Boys): Ridam (Peren) Gold, Nunesevor (Kohima) Silver

• 40kg (Boys): Vishal (Peren) Gold, Hongkin (Kohima) Silver

• 34kg (Girls): Pelow (Peren) Gold, Keren (Kohima) Silver