Naga Wrestling Championship
| Sport | Wrestling |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | Nagaland Wrestling Association |
| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Kohima, Nagaland |
| Venue(s) | Khuochiezie, Kohima |
| Most recent champion(s) | 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]
Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü emerged as the champion of the 29th Edition of the Naga Wrestling Championship held on 26 February 2024.[2]
Champions
| Edition | Year | Winner(s) | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2024 | Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü | [2] | |
| 28th | 2022 | Venüzo Dawhuo | [3] | |
| 27th | 2020 | Venüzo Dawhuo | [3] | |
| 26th | 2018 | Menuosetuo Yiese | [4] | |
| 25th | 2016 | Vechita Khesoh | [5] | |
| 24th | 2014 | Atoto Kire | [6] | |
| 23rd | 2012 | Kezhalelie Keretsü | [6] | |
| 22nd | 2010 | Megosier Khate | [6] | |
| 21st | 2008 | Vekhriyi Chüzho | [6] | |
| 20th | 2006 | Neibu Rio | [6] | |
| 19th | 2004 | Hüvesü Puro | [7] | |
| 18th | 2002 | Hüvesü Puro | [7] | |
| 17th | 2000 | Phuluveyi | [6] | |
| 16th | 1998 | Tsahüyo Thira | [6] | |
| 15th | 1996 | Hükhoneyi Soho | [8] | |
| 14th | 1994 | Lhüvenü Phesao | [6] | |
| 13th | 1992 | Vedeta Nienü | [6] | |
| 12th | 1990 | Potsütso Thira | [6] | |
| 11th | 1988 | Hükhoneyi Soho | [6] | |
| 10th | 1986 | Visüto Yore | [6] | |
| 9th | 1984 | Chisazo Dawhuo | [6] | |
| 8th | 1982 | Chisazo Dawhuo & Vinocho | Joint Championship | [6] |
| 7th | 1980 | Kechakietuo Pier | [6] | |
| 6th | 1978 | Vemürha Getsa | [6] | |
| 5th | 1976 | Vecühü Theluo | [6] | |
| 4th | 1974 | Thepukroyi Phesao | [6] | |
| 3rd | 1973 | Lhulawhezo Punyü | [6] | |
| 2nd | 1972 | Velahü Puro | [6] | |
| 1st | 1971 | N/A | No Individual Championship | [6] |
See also
References
- ^ "Naga Wrestling: The highest grossing sport in Nagaland". The Morung Express. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü emerges 29th NWA Champion 2024". The Morung Express. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Venüzo Dawhuo retains Naga Wrestling Meet title". Nagaland Post. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Menuosetuo Yiese is 26th Naga wrestling champion". Nagaland Page. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Vechita Khesoh is new Nagaland Wrestling Champion". Eastern Mirror. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Naga style wrestling 25 tournament journey: A glimpse". Eastern Mirror. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ a b Dholabhai, Nishit (11 March 2004). "Wrestler retains trophy - Two-time winner Suho floored". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ Firoze, Jahansher (7 March 2004). "Italian mats & big booty for Naga-style grapplers". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 March 2022.