Organisers along with the participants during the first edition of the Arm Wrestling Championship held at the Police Ground, Alichen, on September 12.
Alichen, September 13 (MExN): The first edition of the Arm Wrestling Championship organised by Forge Warriors was held at the Police Ground, Alichen, on September 12, drawing around 90 participants and approximately 200 spectators.
The championship featured three weight categories — Lightweight (below 65 kg), Middleweight (65–80 kg) and Heavyweight (80 kg and above).
Anky emerged champion in the Lightweight category, while Moakum won the Middleweight category and Ekongmen secured the Heavyweight title.
Seliba Thonger was the runner-up in the Lightweight category, followed by Imlisunep in the Middleweight category and Toshiakum in the Heavyweight category.
The event also featured a tug-of-war competition, which was won by Lean Wolf Gym. Participants represented different gyms, including Wolf Gym, Mokokchung, 707 Gym and 3B Gym, besides participants from the Alichen area.
Kurpreet Gaur, IPS, Chief Assistant Commandant, attended the event as chief guest in place of P Bendangchuba Jamir, NPS, Commandant, 2nd NAP Alichen.
Addressing the gathering, Gaur congratulated Forge Warriors on organising its first arm-wrestling championship and described the initiative as an important platform to channel the energy, spirit and competitiveness of youth in a positive direction.
She conveyed the Commandant’s greetings and appreciation to the organisers, noting that he could not attend the programme due to official duties.
Gaur said that, as a police officer, she had witnessed many talented young people with good minds and strong physiques becoming involved in undesirable activities. Sporting initiatives such as the championship, she said, could provide young people with a constructive avenue to utilise their energy and abilities.
She congratulated the Forge Warriors team for taking the initiative and encouraged the young participants to continue pursuing sports and competitive activities.
The programme included an invocation by Sashi, Pastor, PBC Alichen, a presentation by Sentijungla Imchen and a vote of thanks by Limasunep, president of Forge Warriors. The programme concluded with a benediction by Imsuwati, Associate Pastor, Youth, ABC.
The championship was organised as part of Forge Warriors’ initiative to provide a platform for arm-wrestling and strength-based sporting activities in the area.
