Nagaland team with Dr Er Vekho Swuro during the last leg of practice session in Kohima on December 21. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 21
Nagaland tug-of- war team is all set to participate at the upcoming 37th Senior National Tug-of-war Championships at Mumbai, scheduled for January 5 to 8, 2025.
The event is organised by Tug-of-War Federation of India, affiliated with Tug-of- War International Federation, South Africa.
Nagaland team will join the championship under Men’s senior (Catch weight) category.
The strong 10 team from Nagaland comprises; Menuosetuo Yiese, Vechita Khesoh, Vemele Thingo, Sedevizo Keretsii, Vekuzo Vezuh, Heuci Kulim, Rukukhotho Khusoh, Neikhozo, Toino Awomi and Thepukhoyi Swuro.
The players for Nagaland team have been finalized after selection trial done during the last Nagaland tribal tug- of- war competition under Tribal Affairs Department, Nagaland.
Talking to section of media persons, Nagaland Tug- of- War Association president Dr. Er. Vekho Swuro said that Nagaland tug-of- war team had its last leg of practice session today with jawans of 13th Assam Rifles in Kohima.
He thanked 13th Assam Rifles, making a special mention to CO Col. Tarun Rana and 2nd-in-C major Sudeep Sharma for assisting technical help to Nagaland team for the championship.
Dr. Er. Swuro also thanked Nagaland’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to sponsoring Nagaland team for the upcoming championships.
Dr. Er. Swuro, along with Nagaland Tug-of-War Association general secretary Chikhozo Sapu will lead the Nagaland team for the meet.
