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Top four winners of both senior and junior categories flanked by NWA president Neivikuolie Khatsü and MYO officials.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 7
Veteran wrestler and former international Hornbill Naga wrestling champion Zasevikho Meyatsu today emerged as the champion of the 44th Mezoma wrestling meet held at Phehinu, Mezoma village.
33 year-old Zasevikho, son of Methalhouvi Meyatsu, defeated Rokokehie Khawakhrie, son of Late Neidiu in the final in straight bouts to emerge as the winner of the Mezoma wrestling meet, organised by the Mezoma Youth Organisation (MYO).
On his journey to win the title, Zasevikho beat Sielie Chüsi in the semifinal, while he defeated Zapulie K. Kuotsu in the quarterfinals and title contender Keneiselie Khawakhrie in the prequarters.
It may be mentioned that the veteran wrestler Zasevikho, who is also a former champ at the Angami open wrestling meet, has made his return to the arena after a gap of almost two years.
The third and fourth positions were bagged by Thekrulhoukho Sirie, son of Lt. Pelevisie and Sielie Chüsi, son of Cakieto respectively.
Meyatsu pocketed an amount of Rs. 10,000, while runner-up Rokokehie and third and fourth position winners Thekrulhoukho and Sielie received Rs. 7000, Rs. 5000 and Rs. 4000 respectively.
All the prizes of the top four winners were sponsored by Rokokedo Kehie.
Altogether, 34 wrestlers competed in the senior category.
Earlier, the inaugural function was graced by Neivikuolie Khatsü, president of Nagaland Wrestling Association as the special guest.
Meanwhile, in the junior category (U-16), Mhiesitoulie Kehie bagged the champion title after defeating Neitsituo Krose in the final.
The third, fourth and fifth place winners were bagged by Kekhrievilhou Sirie, Viketoulie Chüsi and Khriekhotuo Khawakhrie respectively.
16 wrestlers took part in the junior category.
