Usha, one of India laga most respected consumer brands support korisela recently concluded huwa three-day Apukhu Kiti event held hoisela as akta extension of Hornbill Festival in Zunheboto at Zunheboto Local Ground ta. Evolved hoisa from traditional martial art of headhunting Sumi Naga tribe pora, Apukhu Kiti akta semi-contact combat traditional sport asa, juntu involves asa kicking aru blocking with soles of feet aru play hoi two contenders majota within akta ring ta. Aitu year laga Apukhu Kiti competition ta showcase korisa exceptional performances by 30 finalists represent korisa tai khan laga respective constituencies k. Senior category ta, Aghevi Shohe top honour claim korisa, followed by Aboto Katho as runner-up. Itobo Zhimo secured 2nd runner-up position, aru Shekuto Swu 3rd runner-up award received korisa. Junior category ta, Atuna N. Kiba winner emerge hoisa, aru Agape S as runner-up.
4th December ta inaugural ceremony graced korisela by Hon’ble Minister Shri C. L. John as chief guest, next day ta Abu Metha, Advisor to Chief Minister of Nagaland, Chairman of IDAN, Vice President of the Athletics Federation of India aru Secretary General of the Nagaland Olympic Association as Chief Guest on 5th December ta. During valedictory ceremony 6th December ta, Dharam Raj, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Zunheboto, honoured korisa senior category winners k, aru Shri Kupe Kapfo, NPS, Superintendent of Police, Zunheboto, awarded korisa prizes junior category k.
Initiative ta kotha kuwa time ta, Ms Komal Mehra, Head – Sports Initiatives aru Associations, Usha International, koisa, “Sporting disciplines like Apukhu Kiti unique asa aru part of socio-cultural legacy entrenched in historical roots of Naga people asa. Usha ta, ami khan believe kora that aitu important asa to preserve indigenous sports such as anoka living traditions jun to inspire kora akta intergenerational connect k, as well as akta healthier, basi active lifestyle k. Platforms like Hornbill Extension Zunheboto k support kora akta extension of belief asa. Skills on display highlight kora rigor aru discipline participants k follow to develop anoka dexterity aru skill.”
