16 NWA wrestlers to represent India at Asian Belt Wrestling Championship

DIMAPUR — The national qualifier for the Asian Belt Wrestling Championship was held on October 19 and 20 at Chhatrasal Stadium, New Delhi, where 16 wrestlers from the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) were selected to represent the Indian team.

According to an update from NWA, the championship is scheduled to be held in February 2025 in Kohima.

Out of 20 wrestlers from the NWA who participated in the selection, the following were selected:

Belt wrestling – freestyle (men):

•             Lhüpra Vero (60 kg)

•             Rokuokehie Khawakhrie (70 kg)

•             Küvenü Puro (80 kg)

•             Hülüyi D. Vadeo (90 kg)

•             Venuzo Dawhuo (100 kg)

•             Rukukhoto Khusoh (100+ kg)

Belt wrestling – freestyle (women):

•             Vetavolü Puyo-o (60 kg)

•             Thejaneinuo Thevo (75 kg)

•             Khrielhounuo Thevo (75+ kg)

Belt wrestling – classic style (men):

•             Wezutsho Venuh (60 kg)

•             Külüvezo Soho (70 kg)

•             Seyiejalie Gwirie (80 kg)

•             Vevokho Ruho (90 kg)

•             Menuosetuo Yiese (100+ kg)

Belt wrestling – classic style (women):

•             Haizuyile (65 kg)

•             Vikehenuo Zumvü (75 kg)

The team was led by NWA president Vivolie Kezo and the coaches were Sürhoneyi Soho and Seyielhoukho Sechü.