The women’s team of the Nagaland Tug of War Association (NTWA) has brought laurels to the State by winning a bronze medal in the Senior Women 500 kg category at the 38th Senior National Tug of War Championship held at Shirdi, Maharashtra, from August 22 to 25.
According to Team Manager Kuzhovesa Soho, eight women athletes along with two officials represented Nagaland at the championship, which was fully sponsored by Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio.
Nagaland secured the bronze medal after defeating Uttar Pradesh in two straight pulls. This was the first time the State women’s team, after just two weeks of preparation, participated in the national championship and impressed with their strength and skill to earn a podium finish.
The team was led by Kuzhovesa Soho (Team Manager) and Vemele Thingo (Coach). The eight-member squad comprised Vikehenuo Zumvu (Captain), Vekhonielu Curhah, Haizuyile, Thejaneinuo Thevo, Sezolu Luruo, Medongunuo Thevo, Neivi Metha, and Keneithonuo Sanchu.
As part of celebrating their victory, the team visited the Wet & Joy Water Park at Shirdi on August 25 and held a thanksgiving fellowship in prayer.
The Team Manager acknowledged the tireless efforts of the athletes and coach, and expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio for sponsoring the championship, as well as to NTWA President Dr. Er. Vekho Swuro for logistical support.
Special appreciation was also extended to Col. Tarun Rana, Commandant of 13 Assam Rifles, and his officers for providing training grounds and facilities since June, which benefited both the women’s national team and the men’s international team of NTWA. The association conveyed prayers for blessings upon them in return.
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Meanwhile, an eight-member men’s team from Nagaland is currently in Patiala undergoing intensive training for the upcoming World Outdoor Tug of War Championship scheduled to be held in Nottingham, England, from September 4 to 7. The squad will be part of the Team India contingent under the aegis of the Tug of War Federation of India (TWFI) and will leave for England on September 3.
The NTWA called upon the Naga public to extend their continued support and cooperation as the State’s athletes compete at both the national and international stages.
