Pcheda Explained

Pcheda is a traditional Indian game held in Viswema, Nagaland that requires players to throw thin bamboo sticks from a set distance. An open competition is held annually in the month of January.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Game

Pcheda is played with thin dried bamboo sticks called Opche. The players are divided into two teams. The teams then compete to throw the bamboo stick through a platform on a solid mud to the farthest distance possible where the winner is determined by the team which throws the stick to the farthest distance.^[4]

See also

• List of traditional Naga games and sports

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nagaland Open Pcheda competition held. 7 January 2019. Eastern Mirror. 1 August 2021.
2. Web site: Pcheda competition held at Viswema. 20 January 2019. Nagaland Post. 1 August 2021.
3. Web site: Pcheda competition held at Viswema. 20 January 2019. Eastern Mirror. 1 August 2021.
4. Web site: Indigenous game of Southern Angamis 'Pcheda' draws huge participants. 6 January 2011. The Morung Express. 1 August 2021.