Kohima, April 11: A four-member team from Nagaland will represent India at the UWW Asian Belt Wrestling Championship 2026, scheduled to be held on April 13 and 14 in Bishkek.
The team will compete under the Indian Belt Wrestling team organised by the All India Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Federation.
The delegation is led by Vivolie Kezo, President of the Nagaland Wrestling Association, along with prominent Naga wrestlers Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü (100+ kg category – freestyle and classic), Venuzo Dawhuo (below 100 kg – freestyle and classic), and Nlumrai Hegwang (below 80 kg – freestyle).
In a statement, the Nagaland Wrestling Association expressed gratitude to Temjen Imna Along and the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland for sponsoring the team and supporting the promotion of Naga wrestling.
The association also thanked the minister for taking initiatives to promote the indigenous sport and for facilitating its inclusion in the upcoming World Nomad Games 2026, which will also be held in Bishkek later this year.
The association appealed to the wrestling fraternity and the public to support the team as they represent India on the international stage.
