Five from Nagaland selected to represent Nagaland at National Wushu championship

Wushu players selected to represent Nagaland along with the NWA general secretary Akhozo Resu and others at Sovima on August 31

CHÜMOUKEDIMA, AUGUST 31 (MExN): Five Wushu fighters have been selected by the Nagaland Wushu Association to represent the state at the upcoming 33rd Senior National Wushu Championship, which will take place in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from September 21-26. 

A selection trial was held at The Combat Academy, Sovima Village, under Chümoukedima district on Saturday by Nagaland Wushu Association. 

The players representing 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 should be mentioned that Yoto Chizo won the gold medal in the 70 kg category, Nupa Kiho silver medal in the 60 kg category, and Vipu Zhimomi earning 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 team coach and RK Shanti Kumar Singh as the assistant coach, while Azhove Resu will serve 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, urged the players to give their best, noting that qualifying for a national game is within reach if they can progress to the quarterfinals of the national championship. 

He assured that the association will put in its best efforts for the players and encouraged the selected players to make the most of the training camp. Akhozo also assured that President and MLA Kudecho Khamo will provide whatever support is possible, adding that winning a medal should be the target for each player.
 

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