Naga Wrestling Championship
Wrestling tournament in Nagaland, India
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The Naga Wrestling Championship is a wrestling tournament organized by the Nagaland Wrestling Association. Initially held as an annual event, it has now been held biennially since 1974 and is the biggest sport event in Nagaland, India.[1]
| Sport | Wrestling |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | Nagaland Wrestling Association |
| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Kohima, Nagaland |
| Venues | Khuochiezie, Kohima |
Most recent champion | Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü |
Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü emerged as the champion of the 29th Edition of the Naga Wrestling Championship held on 7 March 2026.[2]
Champions
| Edition | Year | Winner(s) | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2026 | Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü | [2] | |
| 29th | 2024 | Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü | [3] | |
| 28th | 2022 | Venüzo Dawhuo | [4] | |
| 27th | 2020 | Venüzo Dawhuo | [4] | |
| 26th | 2018 | Menuosetuo Yiese | [5] | |
| 25th | 2016 | Vechita Khesoh | [6] | |
| 24th | 2014 | Atoto Kere | [7] | |
| 23rd | 2012 | Kezhalelie Keretsü | [8] | |
| 22nd | 2010 | Megosier Khate | [8] | |
| 21st | 2008 | Vekhriyi Chüzho | [8] | |
| 20th | 2006 | Neibu Rio | [8] | |
| 19th | 2004 | Hüvesü Puro | [9] | |
| 18th | 2002 | Hüvesü Puro | [9] | |
| 17th | 2000 | Phuluveyi | [8] | |
| 16th | 1998 | Tsahüyo Thira | [8] | |
| 15th | 1996 | Hükhoneyi Soho | [10] | |
| 14th | 1994 | Lhüvenü Phesao | [8] | |
| 13th | 1992 | Vedeta Nienü | [8] | |
| 12th | 1990 | Potsütso Thira | [8] | |
| 11th | 1988 | Hükhoneyi Soho | [8] | |
| 10th | 1986 | Visüto Yore | [8] | |
| 9th | 1984 | Chisazo Dawhuo | [8] | |
| 8th | 1982 | Chisazo Dawhuo & Vinocho | Joint Championship | [8] |
| 7th | 1980 | Kechakietuo Pier | [8] | |
| 6th | 1978 | Vemürha Getsa | [8] | |
| 5th | 1976 | Vecühü Theluo | [8] | |
| 4th | 1974 | Thepukroyi Phesao | [8] | |
| 3rd | 1973 | Lhulawhezo Punyü | [8] | |
| 2nd | 1972 | Velahü Puro | [8] | |
| 1st | 1971 | N/A | No Individual Championship | [8] |
