The All Nagaland Shaolin Kung-Fu Association (ANSKA) has once again brought national glory to Nagaland, with the state Jeet Kune Do–Jeet Kido contingent delivering a historic and unified medal surge at the 36th National Jeet Kune Do Championship 2025 held at the iconic Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi from December 14–16, 2025.

The championship, which drew top martial artists from across India, witnessed the Nagaland team emerging as one of the most disciplined and dominant contingents, earning not just medals but national admiration for teamwork, unity, and sportsmanship.

In a major honour that underscored the team’s collective character, the Nagaland squad was conferred the “Best Discipline Award 2025”, a rare national recognition that ANSKA said was the result of unwavering unity, strict training culture, and mutual respect among athletes and coaches.

Nagaland’s Golden Sweep at Talkatora

The state fighters delivered a clean gold sweep across divisions, standing on the podium not as individuals, but as a symbol of Naga unity and resilience:

Senior Division

Namlang Zeliang – Sanda U-50 kg (Gold)

Avisa Suokhrie – Sanda U-75 kg (Gold)

Nyurhunlo Kent – Sanda U-65 kg (Gold)

Junior Division

Abdul Sahir – Sanda U-45 kg (Gold)

Saronthung Christopher Yanthan – U-50 kg (Gold)

Paramita Paul – U-55 kg (Gold)

Suma Meitei – Sanda U-45 kg (Gold)

Masters Division

Dr Ruokuo John Sorunuo – Sanda U-80 kg (Gold)

Dr David Keneingutuo Sorunuo – Sanda U-95 kg (Gold)

Dr Meyiesielie Albert Sorunuo – Sanda U-115 kg (Gold)

(Also inducted into the Best Wushu Hall of Fame)

ANSKA emphasised that the victory was not just athletic but deeply social—showing that martial arts has become a bridge uniting youth across tribes, districts, and communities in Nagaland. Coaches said the team trained under a philosophy of “One Spirit, One Team, One Nagaland.”

The association expressed deep gratitude to the Don Bosco Sports Academy fraternity for shaping the athletes’ character and competition mindset. It also acknowledged Rev Fr Jaojian Daniel Gangmei, Sports Coordinator, Don Bosco Dimapur Province, for his technical guidance and mentoring; Seng Kamei, In-charge, Don Bosco Sports Academy, Dimapur; Rev Fr Abhay Beck, Administrator, Don Bosco Okhla, Delhi for their encouragement and support to the Nagaland team during recent national and international tournaments.

The association revealed its cumulative 2025 performance across national and international championships, attributing its success to unity-driven grassroots training and consistent exposure:

The Association further extended gratitude to Governor of Nagaland, Ajay Kumar Bhalla;  Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr. Neiphiu Rio; Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland & Secretary General, NOA, Abu Metha; Director, DIPR, Dzüvinuo Theünuo; Transport Commissioner, Elias Lotha; NSDMA JCEO, Dr. Johnny Ruangmei; Director, YRS Department, Kethosituo Sekhose; Chairman, Mengu Village, Thejangulie Kire; President, TNWF, Brig. (Retd.) Akho Nagi; OSD Transport, Ababe Ezung; General Secretary, ANSKA,  Kekhrieselhou Theünuo; Chairman, Holy Cross Church, Rev Fr John PM; Principals, Holy Cross & Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur; Parents and Guardians; Religious Houses; and all print and broadcast media.

The Association said it remains committed to promoting martial arts excellence and bringing pride to the State and the Nation.

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