ASA Units champions 2026- Kezhaseliio-o Pienyii (NASA), Kelechiilie Zumu (CYO), Kevizhakho Suokhrie (WAYO) and Atuo Tevo (SASA).
Our Correspondent
Kohima | February 13
The Angami Sports Association (ASA) is all set to conduct its 54th Wrestling Meet 2026 at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) on February 20.
MLA Kevipodi Sophie, Chairman, DPDB Kohima will be the special guest while Kethosituo Sekhose, Director, Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland will be the guest of honour.
The inaugural programme will take place from 9:00 am onwards with ASA General Secretary Menguphrezo Ziephrii as Chairman and Medolenuo Ambrocia Loucii and Neingusalie Khruomo as comperes.
Welcome address will be delivered by ASA president Ruokuovikho Chale while ASA wrestling secretary Zapusazo Sirie will administer oath to the wrestlers from the units of Chakhroma Youth Organization (CYO), Western Angami Youth Organization (WAYO), Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) and Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA).
Kezhalelie Keretsii will be the chief referee. He will be assisted by other referees from Nagaland Wrestling Referee Board.
The Jury Board will consists Kezhalelie Keretsii, Sahovi John Phinyo and Zapusizo Sierie; Belt binders - Akhoto Kere, Mesakolie Kehie, Ruokuovoto Khawakhrie and Keneizhalie Kire; Recorder - Kevingulie Ambrose, Metebo-o Sote, Kekhrieneikho Zhiinyii and Kevilekho Sachii; Announcers - Neidilhoutuo Sechii and Visasielie Suohu; Time keepers- Ruokuobeituo Tsira, Neichiikedo Neihu, Viseriezo Tho-o and Teisoneisie Siamvii; Runners-Volunteers (Ground Management) and First Aid: CMO Kohima.
The ground management has been allotted to Angami Christian Revival Church Council (ACRCC).
Incentives, prize money
ASA Champion 2026 will get a plot of land measuring 10,000 sq. ft, donated by Tepuleho Pusa of Viswema village.
The champion will also receive a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, sponsored by Angami Public Organization (APO).
The 2nd position will be awarded with Rs 1.20 lakh, sponsored by Northern Angami Public Organization (NAPO). The 3rd and 4th position holders will get Rs 80,000 and Rs 50,000, sponsored by Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) and Chakhroma Public Organization (CPO) respectively. Losing quarter finalists will get R 10,000 each, sponsored by CPO.
The Western Angami Public Organization (WAPO) is sponsoring cash prizes for 1st Under-15 category. Champion- Rs 30,000, 2nd- Rs 20,000, 3rd- Rs 15,000, 4th- Rs 10,000 and losing quarter finalists at Rs 2000 each. ASA will award Rs 1000 each to the participants.
In Group prizes, ASA has set aside Rs 75,000 for group champion and Rs 45,000 for 2nd position. The 3rd & 4th place will get Rs 30,000 each.
In individual prizes, the Best Tactic in senior and Under- 15 category will get Rs 10,000 and Rs 5000 respectively, sponsored by ASA.
Meanwhile, Track suit for ASA’s participation in the upcoming NWA championship 2026 is sponsored by Razouhol Khieya at Rs. 1 lakh.
