Khuochiezie
Public ground in Kohima, Nagaland
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Khuochiezie, commonly known as the Kohima Local Ground, is a multi-purpose public ground located in Kohima, the capital city of the Indian state of Nagaland.[2]
Kohima Local Ground | |
 Interactive map of Khuochiezie | |
| Location | Khuochiezie, Kohima, Nagaland, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 25.672040°N 94.108240°E |
| Capacity | 8000[1] |
| Type | Public ground |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 2022 |
History
Om 16 May 1951, the Naga National Council conducted a plebiscite in which Nagas gathered at Khuochiezie to give their thumb impressions in support of Naga independence. The campaign achieved 99.99 percent support for independence.[3]
Renovation for Khuochiezie under Smart Cities Mission began in 2022.[4]
Sports
Khuochiezie is best known as the venue for the Naga Wrestling Championship.[5]