Vekuzo Vezuh is Phek area wrestling champion

Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA and Kezhienyi Khalo, MLA with the officials and wrestlers at the Phek Area Wrestling Association Tournament on January 29. (DIPR Photo)

Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 29 

Vekuzo Vezuh today emerged champion of the 26th Wrestling Meet 2020 of Phek Area Wrestling Association (PAWA) held at Phek town.

Son of Lt. Vecuta Vezuh of Khomi village, 35 years Vekuzo pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 80,000.

23 years Serayi, son of Muzilhu of Khuza village stood second position and awarded with Rs. 60,000.

26 years Kuluveto Venuh, son of Lt. Velasu Venuh of Phek village bagged third position and walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 40, 000.

20 years Basayi Keyho son of Vechochiyi Keyho of Phek village stood fourth position and awarded with Rs. 30, 000.

Quarter finalists Vekutho Soho and Surhovoyi Nienu were awarded with Rs. 3000 each.

Earlier, gracing the inaugural function, MLA Kiizholuzo (Azo) Nienu said that sports have become one of the biggest industries in the universe.

In this, he called upon the youth to be more dedicated, committed and sincere to compete with the rest of the world.

He also urged the youth to involve in the field of arm wrestling, mix martial arts, open  championship and the famous Ultimate Fighting Championship.

MLA Kezhienyi Khalo encouraged the wrestlers to be courageous and dedicated in whatever discipline one takes up.

Only through hard work and dedication one can make it to the top, Khalo said.

PAWA president Kuniesa Vero delivered welcome address while the inaugural function was led by PAWA vice president Shekhohu Chizo.

12 best senior & 4 under 16 years wrestlers will represent PAWA in the forth coming 27th wrestling tournament of Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) scheduled for February 18 at Phek town.

Meanwhile, Under 16 years wrestling event will take place on January 30.