India, March 8 -- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday described Naga traditional wrestling as a celebration of the identity, heritage, and indomitable spirit of the Naga people.

Gracing the 30th Naga Traditional Wrestling Championship-cum-1st Wrestling Festival 2026 as the special guest at Khuochiezie (Kohima local ground), he termed Naga wrestling a living heritage passed down from the forefathers.

Rio said the sport goes beyond a test of physical strength, representing a test of character and integrity, adding that the occasion had brought people together through culture, sports, and a shared identity.

Appreciating the efforts of the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), he commended the organisation for preserving and pr...