Avikali and Kevin pose for a photo at the 10th Asian Senior Pencak Silat Championship held in Dong Nai City, Vietnam on July 23. Dimapur, July 25 (MExN): Nagaland athletes put up an impressive performance for India at the 10th Asian Senior Pencak Silat Championship held in Dong Nai City, Vietnam, from July 15 to 23, with Avikali V Sheqi winning a bronze medal. Representing India, Sheqi secured the bronze after losing to an Indonesian opponent in the semi-finals, adding another international medal to India’s tally. The Nagaland Pencak Silat Association said the latest achievement extends the state’s strong record at the continental event. At the 9th Asian Senior Pencak Silat Championship in 2025, Nagaland’s Kitenlo K. Thono had won a silver medal, while Hinokali secured a bronze for India.