Pfutsero, February 2: The Chakhesang Wrestling Association will organise the 30th Senior and 4th Under-15 Naga Traditional Wrestling Championship 2026 on February 7, 2026, at the Pfutsero Sports Complex.
The prestigious championship will be held under the aegis of the Nagaland Wrestling Association and will be managed by the Porbami Wrestling Association. The event is expected to witness strong participation from wrestlers across various regions, celebrating the rich heritage of Naga traditional wrestling.
Adding prominence to the championship, James P.K. Sangma, Hon’ble National Working President of the NPP, will grace the occasion as the Special Guest. He currently also serves as Vice President of the Council of State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation of India, Chairman of the Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), and President of the Meghalaya Cricket Association.
The organisers have announced substantial cash prizes to encourage competition and excellence.
Senior Category
• Champion: ₹2,50,000
• Second: ₹1,70,000
• Third: ₹1,30,000
• Fourth: ₹1,00,000
Under-15 Category
• Champion: ₹50,000
• Second: ₹30,000
• Third: ₹15,000
• Fourth: ₹10,000
• Quarter-finalists: ₹5,000 each
In addition, special awards include Group Champion – ₹20,000 and Best Discipline Team – ₹10,000.
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Organisers stated that the championship aims not only to promote traditional wrestling among the youth but also to strengthen unity and sportsmanship under the motto “Friendship Through Competition.” With high stakes and cultural pride at play, the Pfutsero championship is set to be one of the major sporting highlights in Nagaland’s 2026 calendar.
