
The All-Nagaland Shaolin Kung-Fu Association (ANSKA) has made Nagaland and India proud once again, securing an impressive haul of 13 gold medals and 4 silver medals at the recently concluded 5th International Sports and Games tournament. Held in Phonetsholing, Bhutan, from January 21-23, the tournament was organized by the International All Sports Games Federation.
The team’s outstanding performance earned them the coveted title of “Team Champion” of the tournament. A total of 17 participants and five team officials represented Nagaland, competing against teams from various countries in different categories.
The association extended gratitude to its sponsors, whose invaluable support made this achievement possible. Their special acknowledgment goes to Governor La. Ganesan, State Youth Resource & Sports Department, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority joint CEO, Dr. Johnny Ruangmei, State Transport Commissioner, Elias T Lotha, DIPR Director Dzüvinuo Theünuo, proprietor Seyie Auto and Seyie Gas, Kuolacalie Seyie, Holy Cross Church Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. John PM, coordinator DBSA Dimapur Province, Rev. Fr. Jojiang Daniel Gangmei and parents of participants.
Gold medallists:
– Instructor Mr. Ayhunlo Jude Khing (under 75 Kgs)
– Assistant Mr. Namlang Zeliang (under 45 Kgs)
– Assistant Mr. Avisa Suokhrie (under 60 Kgs)
– Kivishe P Swu (under 55 Kgs)
– Abdul Aziz (under 50 Kgs)
– Amen Ali (under 65 Kgs)
– Joel D Rai (under 50 Kgs)
– Shobam Singh (under 55 Kgs)
– Paramita Paul (under 60 Kgs)
– Suma Meitei (under 40 Kgs)
- Master. David Keneingutuo Sorunuo (under 95 Kgs)
- Master. Meyiesielie Albert Sorunuo (under 115 Kgs)
- Master. Ruokuo John Sorunuo (under 65 Kgs)
-Silver medallists: - Hitali (under 40 Kgs)
- Ikazo Debbarman (under 40 Kgs)
- Simren Singh (under 45 Kgs)
- Shahim (under 60 Kgs)
The association has also announced that three of its members received prestigious national awards:
- Master. Ruokuo John Sorunuo (under 65 Kgs)
- Master. Meyiesielie Albert Sorunuo: “Best National Kung Fu Technical Award”
- Master. David Keneingutuo Sorunuo: “Best Honour Award”
- Master. Ruokuo John Sorunuo: “Best Physical Trainer Award”
The All Nagaland Shaolin Kung-Fu Association dedicated this achievement to the people of Nagaland and India, and looks forward to continued success in the world of martial arts.