Naga Wrestling Championship Explained

Sport:Wrestling
Founded:1971
Founder:Nagaland Wrestling Association
Country:India
Headquarters:Kohima, Nagaland
Venue:Khuochiezhie Local Ground, Kohima
Champion:Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü

The Naga Wrestling Championship is a wrestling tournament organized by the Nagaland Wrestling Association. Initially held as an annual event, it has now been held biennially since 1974 and is the biggest sport event in Nagaland, India.[1]

Venüzo Dawhuo emerged as the champion of the 28th Edition of the Naga Wrestling Championship held on 28 February 2022.[2]

Champions

EditionYearWinner(s) Note
29th2024Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü[3]
28th2022Venüzo Dawhuo
27th2020Venüzo Dawhuo
26th2018Menuosetuo Yiese[4]
25th2016Vechita Khesoh[5]
24th2014Atoto Kire[6]
23rd2012Kezhalelie Keretsü
22nd2010Megosier Khate
21st2008Vekhriyi Chüzho
20th2006Neibu Rio
19th2004Hüvesü Puro[7]
18th2002Hüvesü Puro
17th2000Phuluveyi
16th1998Tsahüyo Thira
15th1996Hükhoneyi Soho[8]
14th1994Lhüvenü Phesao
13th1992Vedeta Nienü
12th1990Potsütso Thira
11th1988Hükhoneyi Soho
10th1986Visüto Yore
9th1984Chisazo Dawhuo
8th1982Chisazo Dawhuo & VinochoJoint Championship
7th1980Kechakietuo Pier
6th1978Vemürha Getsa
5th1976Vecühü Theluo
4th1974Thepukroyi Phesao
3rd1973Lhulawhezo Punyü
2nd1972Velahü Puro
1st1971N/ANo Individual Championship

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naga Wrestling: The highest grossing sport in Nagaland. 12 February 2020. The Morung Express. 3 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Venüzo Dawhuo retains Naga Wrestling Meet title. 1 March 2022. Nagaland Post. 3 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü emerges 29th NWA Champion 2024 . 26 March 2024. 9 April 2024 . The Morung Express.
  4. Web site: Menuosetuo Yiese is 26th Naga wrestling champion. 16 March 2018. Nagaland Page. 3 March 2022.
  5. Web site: Vechita Khesoh is new Nagaland Wrestling Champion. 10 March 2016. Eastern Mirror. 3 March 2022.
  6. Web site: Naga style wrestling 25 tournament journey: A glimpse. Eastern Mirror. 9 March 2016.
  7. Web site: Dholabhai. Nishit. Wrestler retains trophy - Two-time winner Suho floored. 11 March 2004. The Telegraph. 3 March 2022.
  8. Web site: Firoze. Jahansher. Italian mats & big booty for Naga-style grapplers. 7 March 2004. The Telegraph. 3 March 2022.

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