Khuochiezie
Kohima Local Ground | |
Interactive map of Khuochiezie | |
| Location | Khuochiezie, Kohima, Nagaland, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 25°40′19″N 94°06′30″E / 25.672040°N 94.108240°E |
| Capacity | 8000[1] |
| Type | Public ground |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 2022 |
Khuochiezie, commonly known as the Kohima Local Ground, is a multi-purpose public ground located in Kohima, the capital city of the Indian state of Nagaland.[2]
History
On 16 May 1951, the Naga National Council conducted a plebiscite in which Nagas gathered at Khuochiezie to give their thumb impressions in support of Naga independence. The Naga Plebiscite campaign achieved 99.99 percent support for independence.[3]
Renovation for Khuochiezie under Smart Cities Mission began in 2022.[4]
Sports
Khuochiezie is best known as the venue for the Naga Wrestling Championship.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Nienu, Thejoto (14 February 2024). "About 70% works at Kohima local ground completed". Eastern Mirror. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Khuochiezie local ground bustling with activity". Eastern Mirror. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Naga Plebiscite Day, a hopeful memory for the future". Nagaland Tribune. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Men at work for up gradation of Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground)". The Morung Express. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ Tsükrü Kense, Atono (13 February 2020). "Naga Wrestling: The highest grossing sport in Nagaland". The Morung Express. Retrieved 7 April 2026.