Arunachal athletes win 19 medals at National Muaythai C'ship

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh athletes showcased their dominance at the National Muaythai Championship 2024, clinching a total of 19 medals, including eight gold, five silver and six bronze.

The championship, organised by the United Muaythai Association of India (UMAI), was held in Guwahati, Assam, from May 25 to 30.

The UMAI is the authoritative body for regulating professional and amateur Muaythai, both in India and around the world.

The gold medal winners for Arunachal were Demkento Panggeng (50kg), Jubin Gogoi (40kg), Binjum Karlo (54kg), Diyo Rimo (63.5kg), Ajay Rebe Sono (81kg), Tada Cheri (56kg), Biro Cheri (53kg), and Gela Dadda (60kg).

Arunachal athletes win 19 medals at National Muaythai C'ship

In the silver category, MD Mustakim Sheikh (67kg), Sonia Jokhio (48kg), Yukam Tabri (47kg), Jeevan Thapa (55kg), and Tabia Beyong (54kg) stood out with their impressive performances.

The bronze medallists included Sourav Biswas (45kg), Lungsam Lamnio (52kg), Lote Jomoh (54kg), Lucky Tagang (42kg), Rashmi Rimo (47kg), and Namdu Effa (76kg).

The Arunachal contingent represented in the championship under the banner of Muaythai Association of Arunachal Pradesh (MAAP).

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