Five Wushu fighters to represent Nagaland at national championship

DIMAPUR — Five Wushu fighters were selected by the Nagaland Wushu Association on Saturday to represent the state at the upcoming 33rd Senior National Wushu Championship, which will take place in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from September 21 to the 26th.

According to a press release, the Nagaland Wushu Association (NWA) held a selection trial at The Combat Academy in Sovima Village, Chümoukedima district, on Saturday.

The players to represent the state are Vipu Zhimomi in the 52 kg category, Mankho T Konyak in the 56 kg category, Nupa Kiho in the 60 kg category, Lichonthung Odyuo in the 65 kg category, and Yoto Chizo in the 70 kg category.

It is worth noting that Yoto Chizo won the gold medal in the 70 kg category, Nupa Kiho secured a silver medal in the 60 kg category, and Vipu Zhimomi earned a silver medal in the 52 kg category at the recent Northeast Olympic Games held in Nagaland.

The team will be led by Neizouvotuo Khusoh as the coach, with R K Shanti Kumar Singh as the assistant coach, and Azhove Resu serving as the team manager for the championship.

The selected players will undergo intensive training at The Combat Academy before departing for Dehradun for the national championship.

Earlier, NWA general secretary Akhozo, speaking during the selection trials, assured that the association would put in its best efforts for the players and encouraged the selected athletes to make the most of the training camp.

Akhozo also stated that the president and MLA Kudecho Khamo would provide whatever support is possible, adding that winning a medal should be the target for each player.