Wrestling championship held to promote budding wrestler in Nagaland

Nagaland, Apr 02 (ANI): Wrestling has always been a popular traditional sport in Nagaland. With an aim to encourage young wrestlers in the state, the Dimapur District Wrestling Association came up with this initiative. The inaugural bout was played between Vechita Khesoh and Vekuzo Vezhu, who were adjudged the champion and runner-up respectively at the recently concluded 25th anniversary meet of the Nagaland Wrestling Association. Many sports lovers turned up at the venue to enjoy the event. At least 54 Naga wrestlers from different districts participated in the event. It was a tough match between 29-year-old Dziesalatuo Keretsu and 24-year-old Dojolhu Shijoh. Standing tall at 5'11'', Keretsu, weighing 105 kgs, overpowered Shijoh, 5'6'' tall and weighing 80 kgs to emerge victorious. The winner was conferred a prize money of Rs 60,000, while the runner up received Rs 50,000, apart from certificates. Every alternate year, such competitions are held to promote young wrestlers in the state.