Players in action at Wushu championship on November 13.
Chümoukedima, November 13 (MExN): Eighty athletes, including 15 girls, are competing in the Wushu (Sanda) competition as part of the Nagaland State & Para Games 2026, which commenced on November 13 at the K Kire IPS Indoor Badminton Stadium, Chümoukedima.
The championship is witnessing participation from 12 districts, namely Kohima, Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Peren, Zunheboto, Mon, Tuensang, Shamator, Noklak, Mokokchung, Niuland and Phek.
Earlier in the opening session, MLA & Advisor CAWD and Nagaland Wushu Association (NWA president Kudecho Khamo, speaking as the special guest urged Wushu athletes to aim for excellence at the national and international levels, stressing the importance of vision, discipline and perseverance in achieving success.
Khamo said Wushu is a relatively new sport in Nagaland and that the state’s youth need more opportunities to excel in sports.
He acknowledged the limited resources available while stating that the government has been making efforts to promote sports, with increased emphasis on the sector over the years. He encouraged the athletes not to limit their ambitions to the state level but to strive for national and international recognition.
Khamo assured the athletes that the association would extend support and provide available resources to help them develop into champions, adding that their achievements would bring glory not only to the state and the nation.
Emphasising the importance of personal development, he encouraged the athletes to believe in themselves, have a clear vision and set goals in life. He said discipline was essential for success, along with perseverance and understanding, and urged the participants to believe in their own strengths.
He also acknowledged the presence and support of parents and guardians at the championship, describing their participation as a positive sign for the development of sports. Highlighting the scope of individual sports, he encouraged athletes to give greater importance to their respective disciplines and work towards excelling.
The inaugural programme was chaired by Keviseno Kesizie, Joint Secretary, NWA.
The championship will culminate on Saturday.
