The Nagaland Wrestling Association is a non-governmental sports organisation based in Kohima, Nagaland, India. Founded in 1971, it is the apex body responsible for organising the Naga Wrestling Championship, the biggest sport event in Nagaland and the Naga Open Wrestling Championship.[1]
| Formation | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sports federation |
| Headquarters | Kohima, Nagaland, India |
Membership | 3 active members |
Official language | English, and the affiliated member's language when necessary |
President | Hiabe Zeliang |
| Motto: Good Wrestling Encompasses Brain & Brawn | |
There are 3 affiliated members of the NWA—the Angami Wrestling Association, the Chakhesang Wrestling Association and the Zeliang Wrestling Association. The current president of the Nagaland Wrestling Association is Hiabe Zeliang.[2]
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References edit
- ^ "Naga Wrestling: The highest grossing sport in Nagaland". The Morung Express. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "NWA announces Naga Wrestling C'ship 2022 on Feb 28". The Morung Express. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
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