NASA overtake SASA in medals tally

[caption id="attachment_101133" align="alignnone" width="550"] Winner of ASA football, Chakhroma Sports Association with the trophy on Friday.[/caption] Our correspondent Kohima, March 3: Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) once again took the lead in medal standing as the golden jubilee sports meet of the Angami Sports Association (ASA) entered day four. NASA got past Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) following their excellent performance in the indoor games finals held this evening. NASA, with a total of 47 medals, now leads with 18 Gold, 14 Silver and 15. SASA, with a total of 47 medals, is placed second with 17 Gold, 13 Silver and 17 Bronze. The result of men’s volleyball, for both final and the third place matches, is awaited till the time of filing this report. Due to the windy weather, the volleyball matches couldn’t be played, and therefore all the volleyball matches were shifted to IG Stadium and were held later in the evening. Interestingly, SASA is just one Gold medal behind NASA. Though, SASA would be playing in men’s volleyball final against WASA, yet, it is likely that NASA will emerge as the overall champions as NASA is also one Silver medal ahead of SASA. The men’s volleyball final couldn’t get over even after 9 pm. [caption id="attachment_101134" align="alignnone" width="550"] MLA Dr Neiphrezo Keditsu giving away the football ‘Player of the tournament’ award to Mezhüsetuo Sekhos of CSA.[/caption] In football, Chakhroma Sports Association (CSA) defeated Western Angami Sports Association (WASA) by a solitary goal to emerge as the champions. While in women’s volleyball, SASA downed CSA in straight sets to lift the title. Earlier in the day at Kohima local ground, MLA Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu graced the day-four programme as the special guest, while MLA Zhaleo Rio was the special guest for the indoor games final. ASA 50th wrestling meet today A total of 56 wrestlers from CSA, NASA, SASA and WASA will be taking part at the ASA golden jubilee wrestling meet scheduled on March 4 at Kohima local ground. The wrestling tournament will commence at 9.30 am and will be graced by Minister Kiyanilie Peseyie as the chief guest, while MLA Dr Neikiesalie Kire will be the guest of honour for the closing function. Some of the prominent wrestlers who will be taking part in the championship includes ASA reigning champ Er. Mhasilhousie Nagi, Hornbill Naga wrestling reigning champion Dzieselatuo Keretsü, Zasevikho Meyatsu, Keduovilie Zumu, Zasituo Tsükrü, Visevo Zashümo, Rovilhulie Pier and Seketoukho Nipu. The champion of ASA wrestling will fetch a cash award of Rs. 2.50 lakhs, while the second, third and fourth position winners will also receive Rs. 1.50 lakhs, Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 80,000 respectively. (Note: The result of men’s volleyball is not included)