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DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) observed a prayer and blessing ceremony for its athletes and officials at the NWA office on Secretariat Road, Kohima, ahead of its 10-member team joining the Indian sports contingent for the 5th World Nomad Games.
According to an update, the event is scheduled to take place from September 7 to the 15th in Astana, Kazakhstan, where the athletes will compete in the Belt and Mas Wrestling disciplines.
Seven wrestlers—Venuzo Dawhuo (100 kg), Huluyi D. Vadeo (90 kg), Vethozo Lohe (80 kg), Nlumrai Hebwang (75 kg), Rokuokehie Khawakhrie (70 kg), Vizoseno Kiso (60 kg), and Nosezonu Kuotsu (55 kg)—along with three officials—Mitwatei Haibwang and Neivuolie Khatsü as coaches, and Surhoneyi Soho as referee—from the NWA will be part of the contingent under the aegis of the All India Traditional Wrestling and Pankration Federation (AITWPF).
Speaking on the occasion, NWA president Vivolie Kezo offered words of encouragement while Vezokho Vero, pastor of the Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre in Prüzie, Kohima, shared the words of God and said the prayer.
The event is expected to feature over 40 sports disciplines, with about 3,000 athletes from 100 nations.
The team will leave for Delhi from Dimapur at 2 pm on September 6 and is expected to take off from Delhi to Astana on September 7. It is anticipated to return to Dimapur on September 16.
The NWA appealed to all wrestling enthusiasts, particularly the Nagas, to support the NWA wrestlers and officials with their prayers. They expressed hope that the team would return home with laurels and fame.