Two athletes in action as the Pencak Silat competition kicks off at the Nagaland State & Para Games 2026 at Immanuel Hall, Dimapur, on November 3. (DIPR Photo)
DIMAPUR, November 3 (MExN): The Pencak Silat competitions of the Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026 commenced at Immanuel Hall, Dimapur, on November 3, with Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) Chairman Dr Khekugha Muru declaring the event open as special guest.
On the first day of competition, Mughatoli Awomi of Tseminyü won gold in the women’s Tanding Class D (60–65 kg), while Dimapur’s Imtichila Pongen of Dimapur secured silver. Pulotoli Shohe of Tseminyü and G. Kumghakali Sumi of Chümoukedima won bronze.
In the men’s Tanding Class G (75–80 kg), Aremnochet Ningdangri of Dimapur claimed gold, followed by Rajawal Islam, also of Dimapur, with silver. Asetuo Sopfu of Dimapur and Puloketo Yeptho of Zünheboto secured bronze.
Kambo Kiba of Dimapur won gold in the men’s Tanding Class F (70–75 kg), while Sumit Kalita, also of Dimapur, took silver. Lipoktemsu Pongen of Mokokchung and Samaiham Langthasa of Niuland won bronze.
In the men’s Tanding Class E (65–70 kg), Mughape Aye of Chümoukedima won gold, followed by Kupuvi Sumi of Zünheboto with silver. Wangen Ziri of Dimapur and Limayanger Ao of Kiphire secured bronze.
Further Pencak Silat competitions are scheduled as part of NSPG 2026, which began on November 2 and will continue until November 14 across Chümoukedima and Dimapur, with contingents from all 17 districts of Nagaland participating.
Meanwhile, addressing the gathering, Muru highlighted the sport’s growing international recognition, including its inclusion in the Asian Games and noted India’s progress in the discipline and Nagaland’s contribution to the country’s achievements.
Expressing confidence that the sport could produce Olympic medallists from Nagaland, particularly with an eye on 2036, Muru called for greater material, logistical and institutional support from the State Government, sports associations and other stakeholders to help local athletes compete at the highest level.
Pencak Silat Competitions - Day 1 Results
Pencak Silat Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Women’s Tanding Class D | Mughatoli Awomi | Imtichila Pongen | Pulotoli Shohe |
Men’s Tanding Class G | Aremnochet Ningdangri | Rajawal Islam | Asetuo Sopfu |
Men’s Tanding Class F | Kambo Kiba | Sumit Kalita | Lipoktemsu Pongen |
Men’s Tanding Class E | Mughape Aye | Kupuvi Sumi | Wangen Ziri |
Source: NOA/ www.fleg.in/nspg26
