Aizawl, February 3: Athletes from Mizoram delivered an impressive performance at the 1st North East Ju-Jitsu Championship, held from January 31 to February 2 in Guwahati, winning a total of nine medals, including six gold and three bronze.
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| Mizoram Ju-Jitsu team after a strong medal-winning performance at the 1st North East Ju-Jitsu Championship in Guwahati. |
The Mizoram contingent, sent by the Ju-Jitsu Association of Mizoram (JAM), comprised five athletes and one coach. Competing against fighters from across the Northeast, the team showcased excellence across three Ju-Jitsu disciplines - Ne-Waza (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), Contact Fighting (MMA rules) and Fighting System (semi-contact striking and grappling).
According to JAM General Secretary C. Lalrinpuia, the association fully sponsored the team’s entry fees, accommodation and food, while SPES Martial Arts Academy supported travel expenses. He noted that Ju-Jitsu is one of the fastest-growing martial arts globally, valued for self-defence and MMA training, and is compulsory in police and school curricula in some countries.
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JAM President Rothuamliana highlighted that Ju-Jitsu is a Ministry of Sports-recognised discipline in India and is included as a medal sport in the Asian Games under the Olympic Council of Asia. He also said Mizoram has produced one of the country’s few Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts and expressed hope that the state government would soon grant affiliation under the Mizoram State Sports Council to further promote the sport among youths.
Mizoram Medal Winners:
• HMS Dawngzuala (77 kg, Dawrpui): Gold – Ne-Waza (BJJ), Gold – Contact Fighting (MMA)
• Lalawmpuia (69 kg, Lengpui): Gold – Ne-Waza (BJJ), Bronze – Contact Fighting (MMA)
• Lalhmangaihzuala (62 kg, Republic): Gold – Ne-Waza (BJJ), Gold – Contact Fighting (MMA)
• Francis Lalremruata (56 kg, Republic): Bronze – Contact Fighting (MMA)
• Lalchhuanawmi (52 kg, Dawrpui Vengthar): Gold – Fighting System (Semi-Contact), Bronze – Ne-Waza (BJJ)
The team was coached by Nazareth Lalthazuala of Zemabawk, whose guidance played a key role in the athletes’ success.
