Nagaland Wushu fighters leave for national championship

DIMAPUR — Five Wushu fighters from Nagaland, along with three team officials, left Dimapur on Friday to compete in the 33rd Senior National Wushu Championship in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The event will take place from September 21 to 26, at Maharana Pratap Stadium, Raipur, stated a press release from Nagaland Wushu Association.

The team is led by Neizouvotuo Khusoh as the coach, with RK Shanti Kumar Singh as assistant coach, and Azhove Resu as manager.

The players participating in the Sanda event are: Vipu Zhimomi in the 52 kg category; Mankho T Konyak in the 56 kg category; Nupa Kiho in the 60 kg category; Lichonthung Odyuo in the 65 kg category; and Yoto Chizo in the 70 kg category.

The players will have the opportunity to represent the state in the National Games if they secure a top-eight finish at the national championship, it stated.

According to Neizouvotuo Khusoh, the team coach, said intensive preparation camp had gone well and expressed optimism for a medal prospect, provided there were no injuries.

Meanwhile, the President and Advisor of CAWD and Taxes, Küdecho Khamo, extended his support and best wishes to the players representing Nagaland at the national championship.