DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): Warrior Dojang Taekwondo Club, Dimapur, emerged overall champion at the inaugural Nagaland Open International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF) Taekwon-do Championship held at The Vineyard, Kohima, on October 20.
Warrior Dojang topped the team standings with 18 gold medals, followed by Kohima Dojang in second place with 15 gold medals. Warrior Cry Taekwondo Club secured third place with seven gold medals.
Organised by Kohima Dojang under the aegis of the Taekwon-do Association of India and the Taekwon-do Association of Nagaland, the championship witnessed the participation of 66 players from Kohima, Dimapur and Chümoukedima. The tournament was officiated by Telangana State Coach Obed Khiamniungan, along with instructors Michael Kevichusa, Paul Zeliang, Puluto Chophy, Aito Sumi and Kupto Assumi.
The competition featured male and female categories across different age groups, weight divisions and belt grades.
In the female 10th to 7th gup category, Nitili won gold in the under-7, 20 kg division, while Lichoni Ngullie secured silver. Miftahul Zannat claimed gold in the under-7, under-25 kg division, followed by Viani Zhimomi with silver. Vizino May won gold in the 8–9 years, 30 kg category.
Meribeni Shitiri secured gold in the 11–13 years, 45 kg category, while Kukule Lashu and Likini Kinny won silver and bronze, respectively. Vitsotono Clara claimed gold in the 11–13 years, 55 kg division, followed by Zhavikhonuo Kense with silver. Abigail Hhemprai won gold in the under-16, 40 kg category, while Raccy Hojaisa secured gold in the under-16, 55 kg division, with Thejalenuo Sekhose taking silver.
In the female 6th to 1st gup category, Ameli Zhimomi won gold in the 8–9 years, 25 kg division, while Lilavü Zhimomi topped the 10–13 years, 35 kg category. Anani Zhimomi claimed gold in the 10–13 years, 55 kg division, followed by Tonikali V. Christine with silver.
Aneri Aileen Yhoshü secured gold in the 16 years, 35 kg category. In the 16 years, 39 kg and above division, Kagunchungliu Kamei won gold, Barhamdi Girisa silver and Vimezi Sakhrie bronze. Sajina Parvin claimed gold in the 18–34 years, 40 kg and above category.
In the male 10th to 7th gup category, Josiah Moajen Imsong won gold in the under-7, 20 kg division, while Asher Longrisen Imsong secured silver. Kupuka Rouvin Swu claimed gold in the 25–30 kg category, followed by Nipuvi K. Kiba with silver, while Pulokivi Sema won gold in the 30 kg division.
Lhuzier Lucas Peseyie secured gold in the 8–9 years, 25–30 kg category, with Vikupha Muru winning silver and Ghokivi and Konpa Wangyong taking bronze medals.
In the 10–13 years divisions, Hanok Singh won gold in the 30 kg category, followed by Sheikha Sheikh with silver. Thejavikho Kense claimed gold in the 30–35 kg division, while Ithito Achumi secured silver. Jubahit Alom Ali won gold in the 35–40 kg category.
Tonoka Yeptho claimed gold in the 10–13 years, 46 kg and above division, followed by Thejasetuo Mepfhuo with silver and Atoka Yeptho with bronze. In the same age and weight category, Ikabo Kitz also secured gold, while Hinoto Awomi won silver and Nur Mahammad Ali bronze.
In the male 6th to 1st gup category, Atunato Victor Kinny won gold in the 9–10 years, 25 kg division. Hriizhio Aruo claimed gold in the 9–10 years, 39–43 kg category, followed by Nikumto K. Chishi with silver.
Amba Jamir secured gold in the under-13, 25–30 kg division, while Paulamchi Newme won silver and Reyan Khan bronze. Shihrazhio Aruo claimed gold in the under-13, 35–40 kg category, followed by Ringjoy Nunisa with silver.
Jayden Jigdungsa won gold in the under-13, 40–45 kg division, while Pekupu Swu secured silver and Gaiding Kamei bronze. Along Longchari claimed gold in the under-13, 45–50 kg category, followed by Sumit Nath with silver. Longchenti Longchar and Nighapu V. Aye shared the bronze-medal honours.
Nizuto S. Kakheto secured gold in the under-13, 50 kg and above division, followed by Imnatoshi Longchar with silver. Solo Khing won gold in the under-15, 50 kg category, while Paugayibe Disuang claimed gold in the under-15, 56–61 kg division. Alex Basumatary secured silver and Zauzien Joshua Panmei bronze.
In the under-17 categories, Akoli Bama K. Sangma won gold in the 45 kg division, while S. Hike Zhimomi claimed gold in the 63 kg category, followed by Apiji Xuivi Zhimomi with silver.
In the senior divisions, Kivishe P. Swu secured gold in the 18–34 years, 51 kg category, while Ahuto Chophi claimed gold in the 18–34 years, 75 kg division. The championship commenced with an invocation prayer pronounced by Visato Yhoshü, pastor of Union Baptist Church, Kohima.
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