Winners with officials of PAWA 29th senior & 1st Under 15 wrestling meet 2026 at Phek town on January 10. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Phek | January 10
Twenty-one year Vethozo Lohe today emerged the champion title of the senior category of the 29th Phek Area Wrestling Association (PAWA) Wrestling Meet 2026 at Phek town.
Son of Razouvezo Lohe from Khutsokhuno village, he pocketed a cash prize of Rs 1.10 lakh, sponsored by Rukuyi Khamo and family.
Nubasa Rhakho, son of Vechineyi Rhakho from Phek village bagged 2nd position and awarded with Rs 70,000, jointly sponsored by Velhupra Rhakho, BDO Sekruzu Block and Er Shekhoto Theluo, JE, Urban Development Office Phek.
Küluvezo Soho, son of Veniechi Soho (Phek village) stood 3rd place and received Rs 50,000, jointly sponsored by Vikholie Nienu, Inspector DEF Kohima and Puzhohu Khesoh, PA to Advisors NRE & NSDMA, Nagaland.
Miitiitso Nienu, son of Shesiiyi Nienu of Khomi bagged the 4th position and pocketed Rs 40,000, jointly sponsored by Lavoto Chizo, president NPF 19th Phek A/C and Khosheta Rhakho, secretary COB NPF.
Quarter finalists- Basayi Keyho (Phek village), Sao Vezhu (Khomi), Kusayi Tsiitso (Khomi) and Johi Rhakho (Phek) received Rs 5000 each, sponsored by Megosier Khate, former champion NWA. Zuveo Keyho, son of Shemutu Keyho (Phek village) bagged the champion title in the 1st Under 15 category and received Rs 30,000, sponsored by SBI Phek branch
Muzivo Veswu, son of Khrietsolie Veswu (Khuza) stood 2nd position and pocketed 20,000, sponsored by Vezhosayi Vero, ABI, 6th NAP battalion attached to PHQ Kohima.
Bizo Chizo, son of Zaveshiyi Chizo (Phek village) bagged 3rd position and received Rs 15,000, sponsored by NSCB Ltd Phek Branch.
4th position holder Menuhi Mekrisuh, son of Kewehite Mekrisuh (Losami) has been awarded with Rs 10,000, sponsored by Wetezo Lohe, entrepreneur.
Earlier, MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA graced the inaugural programme as the special guest while Col Iqbaljeet Singh Dhillon, Commandant, 39th Assam Rifles Phek was the guest of honour.
Earlier, PAWA president Chikhozo Chizo delivered presidential address while the inaugural programme was chaired by PAWA finance secretary Er. Shekhotso Keyho.
PAWA technical secretary Surhoneyi Soho administered oath to 38 senior wrestlers and 13 wrestlers in Under 15 category.
The closing function was led by Vekusayi Veswu, PAWA representative to Chakhesang Wrestling Association.
NWA former champion Hukhoneyi Soho officiated the event as chief referee and assisted by Surhoneyi Soho, Kuzhoniecho Keyho, Verayi Tenenu, Shezopa Dzudo, Kuhi Mekrisuh, Vechizo Khamo, Sherayi Tetseo, Veta Soho and Shevota Rhakho.
The meet was managed by Khutsokhuno Baptist Church in aid of the construction of new church building.
