Naga Wrestling Championship
SportWrestling
Founded1971
FounderNagaland Wrestling Association
CountryIndia
HeadquartersKohima, Nagaland
Venue(s)Khuochiezhie Local Ground, Kohima
Most recent
champion(s)		Venüzo Dawhuo

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

Edition Year Winner(s) Note Ref.
28th 2022 Venüzo Dawhuo [2]
27th 2020 Venüzo Dawhuo [2]
26th 2018 Menuosetuo Yiese [3]
25th 2016 Vechita Khesoh [4]
24th 2014 Atoto Kire [5]
23rd 2012 Kezhalelie Keretsü [5]
22nd 2010 Megosier Khate [5]
21st 2008 Vekhriyi Chüzho [5]
20th 2006 Neibu Rio [5]
19th 2004 Hüvesü Puro [6]
18th 2002 Hüvesü Puro [6]
17th 2000 Phuluveyi [5]
16th 1998 Tsahüyo Thira [5]
15th 1996 Hükhoneyi Soho [7]
14th 1994 Lhüvenü Phesao [5]
13th 1992 Vedeta Nienü [5]
12th 1990 Potsütso Thira [5]
11th 1988 Hükhoneyi Soho [5]
10th 1986 Visüto Yore [5]
9th 1984 Chisazo Dawhuo [5]
8th 1982 Chisazo Dawhuo & Vinocho Joint Championship [5]
7th 1980 Kechakietuo Pier [5]
6th 1978 Vemürha Getsa [5]
5th 1976 Vecühü Theluo [5]
4th 1974 Thepukroyi Phesao [5]
3rd 1973 Lhulawhezo Punyü [5]
2nd 1972 Velahü Puro [5]
1st 1971 N/A No Individual Championship [5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Naga Wrestling: The highest grossing sport in Nagaland". The Morung Express. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Venüzo Dawhuo retains Naga Wrestling Meet title". Nagaland Post. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Menuosetuo Yiese is 26th Naga wrestling champion". Nagaland Page. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Vechita Khesoh is new Nagaland Wrestling Champion". Eastern Mirror. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b Dholabhai, Nishit (11 March 2004). "Wrestler retains trophy - Two-time winner Suho floored". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  7. ^ Firoze, Jahansher (7 March 2004). "Italian mats & big booty for Naga-style grapplers". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 March 2022.

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