Pcheda

Pcheda is a traditional Indian game held in Viswema, Nagaland that requires players to throw thin bamboo sticks from a set distance. An open competition is held annually in the month of January. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Game

Pcheda is played with thin dried bamboo sticks called Opche. The players are divided into two teams. The teams then compete to throw the bamboo stick through a platform on a solid mud to the farthest distance possible where the winner is determined by the team which throws the stick to the farthest distance. ^[4]

See also

• List of traditional Naga games and sports

References

1. "Nagaland Open Pcheda competition held". Eastern Mirror. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
2. "Pcheda competition held at Viswema". Nagaland Post . 20 January 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
3. "Pcheda competition held at Viswema". Eastern Mirror. 20 January 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
4. "Indigenous game of Southern Angamis 'Pcheda' draws huge participants". The Morung Express . 6 January 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2021.