The Pencak Silat competition was held at Immanuel Hall, Dimapur, on 3rd November 2026, as part of the Nagaland State & Para Games 2026, which commenced on 2nd November and will continue till 14th November, across Chümoukedima and Dimapur.

In the Women’s 60-65 kg category, Mughatoli Awomi of Tseminyu won gold, followed by Imtichila of Dimapur with silver. G. Kumghakali of Chümoukedima and Pulotoli Shohe of Tseminyu secured bronze medals.

In the Men’s 65-70 kg Tanding category, Mughape Aye of Chümoukedima secured gold, while Kupuvi Sumi of Zunheboto won silver. Wangen Ziri of Dimapur and Limayanger Ao of Kiphire bagged the bronze medals.

In the Women’s 65-70 kg category, Ruungunuo Elizabeth of Dimapur won gold, followed by Laxmi Devi of Chümoukedima with silver. Pusabeinu Hibo of Dimapur and Lusa Yingpithonger of Chümoukedima secured bronze medals.

In the Men’s 70-75 kg category, Kambo Kiba of Dimapur clinched gold, while Sumit Kalita, also from Dimapur, won silver. Smaiham Lamgthasa of Niuland and Lipoktemsu Pongen of Mokokchung took home bronze medals.

In the Men’s 75-80 kg category, Aremnochet Ningdangri of Dimapur bagged gold, while Rajawal Islam of Dimapur won silver. Puloketo Yeptho of Zunheboto and Asetuo Sopfu of Dimapur secured bronze medals.

The Pencak Silat competition witnessed participation from seven districts, namely Chümoukedima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Kiphire, Niuland, Tseminyu and Zunheboto, with athletes competing in various men’s and women’s weight categories.

(I.Tiakumla Ao, IA Dimapur)