Surhonieyi
Kohima | March 18: Surhonieyi Soho has finally fulfilled his long-cherished dream of winning the coveted champion title in the 6th Open Naga Wrestling Meet 2009 in Kohima recently. Since his involvement in Naga wrestling arena in 2003, he has been blessed with abundant achievements, credit for which, he said, goes to God’s blessing, support of well-wishers and his parents.
At village-level wrestling events, Soho is three-time champion during 2004, 2006, and 2008 and for another equal number of championship titles at the Phek-area level.
With the latest laurel, there was no stopping him from excelling in the field. He secured 4th, 2nd and 3rd position at the Chakhesang wrestling meet during 2004, 2006 and 2008 respectively. Soho added another feather to his cap when he lifted championship title in the 1st Phek District Open Wrestling meet held in Phek town in 2008.
Surhonieyi also had a great reason to rejoice when he bagged the runners-up title at the 5th Open Naga wrestling meet held in Kohima in 2007. Soho also participated in the Naga wrestling meet three times under the aegis of Naga Wrestling Association.
His passion in free-style wrestling also speaks volumes as he represented Nagaland state five times at the national level in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. In 2006, Soho got a special mention in the diary of North East Sports Festival held in Kohima when he was decorated with a silver medal in free-style wrestling under 84 kg category.
At village-level wrestling events, Soho is three-time champion during 2004, 2006, and 2008 and for another equal number of championship titles at the Phek-area level.
With the latest laurel, there was no stopping him from excelling in the field. He secured 4th, 2nd and 3rd position at the Chakhesang wrestling meet during 2004, 2006 and 2008 respectively. Soho added another feather to his cap when he lifted championship title in the 1st Phek District Open Wrestling meet held in Phek town in 2008.
Surhonieyi also had a great reason to rejoice when he bagged the runners-up title at the 5th Open Naga wrestling meet held in Kohima in 2007. Soho also participated in the Naga wrestling meet three times under the aegis of Naga Wrestling Association.
His passion in free-style wrestling also speaks volumes as he represented Nagaland state five times at the national level in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. In 2006, Soho got a special mention in the diary of North East Sports Festival held in Kohima when he was decorated with a silver medal in free-style wrestling under 84 kg category.
Profile of a Naga champion Profile
Age: 24
Height: 5’9
Weight: 88
Marital status: Single
Hobby: Sports
Birth Place: Phek village
Father’s Name:
Niekhuhu Soho
Early Education: Baptist Mission School, Phek Village
Edn. Qualification: PU (Phek Government College)
Favorite sportsperson: Maria Sharapova /Christiano Ronaldo
Favorite colour: Blue
Person desired to meet most: Bill Clinton
Place desired to visit most: Washington
Besides wrestling, Surhonieyi Soho loves playing soccer. He was part of the Veteran Sporting Club, Phek XI in the Royal Gold Cup event. He also played for inter-district soccer meet. Further, Soho won the championship title in long-jump in the Phek District Sports Association (PDSA) meet.
Age: 24
Height: 5’9
Weight: 88
Marital status: Single
Hobby: Sports
Birth Place: Phek village
Father’s Name:
Niekhuhu Soho
Early Education: Baptist Mission School, Phek Village
Edn. Qualification: PU (Phek Government College)
Favorite sportsperson: Maria Sharapova /Christiano Ronaldo
Favorite colour: Blue
Person desired to meet most: Bill Clinton
Place desired to visit most: Washington
Besides wrestling, Surhonieyi Soho loves playing soccer. He was part of the Veteran Sporting Club, Phek XI in the Royal Gold Cup event. He also played for inter-district soccer meet. Further, Soho won the championship title in long-jump in the Phek District Sports Association (PDSA) meet.
Apart from sport activities, Soho is involved in various organizations. Currently, he is associated with Phek Students’ Union as social & cultural secretary, Games and Sports secretary of CYE, PVBC, Sports Secretary of Phek District Sports’ Association, vice president of Phek Sports Association and a coach for Victorious Club.
Soho’s elder brother Hukhonieyi Soho is also a two-time champion of Naga wrestling tournaments and also a winner of an open Naga wrestling event. His father Niekhuhu Soho expressed his happiness for producing two Naga wrestling champions from his family.
Surhonieyi Soho told The Morung Express that he had experienced a gloomy life seven years ago where he had even used drugs and other intoxicants. In 2000, he came into conclusion that the continuance of the habits would only bring him a bleak future. He realized that success and recognition is unattainable without God’s love and blessing.
Then, ‘a blissful and successful life favored him that he got strength to abandon old habits that surrounded him and spoiling his life’. Presently, he is associated with church ministry as a Sunday school teacher in Phek village Baptist church.
He wants to tell the people that one can do miracles through God’s love and blessing and at the same time he urged youngsters to avoid bad habits and come nearer to God to excel.
For him, to become a prominent sportsperson and to excel in life, one has to fear God and ‘avoid bad habits’; Respect for elders and parents also play an essential role in helping youngsters achieve their desired goals, he said.
On being asked for his opinion on Nagaland state’s sports policy and also sportspersons awards, he was appreciative of the government for taking steps to encourage sports persons and take them to a higher-level.
Soho said he will take wrestling on professional line and he wishes to participate again “if health permits.”
Soho’s elder brother Hukhonieyi Soho is also a two-time champion of Naga wrestling tournaments and also a winner of an open Naga wrestling event. His father Niekhuhu Soho expressed his happiness for producing two Naga wrestling champions from his family.
Surhonieyi Soho told The Morung Express that he had experienced a gloomy life seven years ago where he had even used drugs and other intoxicants. In 2000, he came into conclusion that the continuance of the habits would only bring him a bleak future. He realized that success and recognition is unattainable without God’s love and blessing.
Then, ‘a blissful and successful life favored him that he got strength to abandon old habits that surrounded him and spoiling his life’. Presently, he is associated with church ministry as a Sunday school teacher in Phek village Baptist church.
He wants to tell the people that one can do miracles through God’s love and blessing and at the same time he urged youngsters to avoid bad habits and come nearer to God to excel.
For him, to become a prominent sportsperson and to excel in life, one has to fear God and ‘avoid bad habits’; Respect for elders and parents also play an essential role in helping youngsters achieve their desired goals, he said.
On being asked for his opinion on Nagaland state’s sports policy and also sportspersons awards, he was appreciative of the government for taking steps to encourage sports persons and take them to a higher-level.
Soho said he will take wrestling on professional line and he wishes to participate again “if health permits.”
Morung Express News