The Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) has congratulated Chekrovolü Swüro on being elected as the President of the Nagaland Archery Association.

In a press release, the NOA said Chekrovolü is not only one of Nagaland’s most accomplished athlete but also a trailblazer for Indian archery.

She represented the country at the London 2012 Olympic Games, becoming the second Naga athlete to reach the Olympics. In recognition of her excellence and contribution to Indian archery, she was honoured with the Arjuna Award, one of India’s highest sporting honours. She is also the recipient of Nagaland’s highest sports honour, the Dr T Ao Award.

Throughout her career, she has been a consistent member of the Indian National Archery team, winning laurels at prestigious international competitions including the World Championships and the Asian Games. Notably, Swüro was part of the Indian team that won the Archery World Cup, Gold Medal in Shanghai in 2011, marking proud moment for the country and for Nagaland.

The NOA said her election as the first woman president of the Nagaland Archery Association is a moment of pride and progress not just for archery but as a reflection of the growing role of women in sports leadership. As someone who has experienced the journey of an elite athlete first-hand, her insights and experience would be invaluable in shaping the future of the sport, it added.

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The NOA believed her leadership would open new avenues for young archers and further reinforce Nagaland’s position on the national sporting map. It looked forward to working together to support the growth of archery and to strengthen the wider sporting ecosystem of the state and wisher her every success as she begins this new and inspiring chapter in her sporting journey.