Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh judoka Khomdan Wanghop has clinched a bronze medal in the 55kg category at the Junior National Judo Championships (JNJC) 2024-25 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Hailing from New Changnyak village in Tirap district, Wanghop’s journey to the podium was marked by exceptional skill and unwavering determination.
He reached the quarterfinals, where he faced a tough contest against a strong Punjab opponent.
He navigated through the initial rounds, showcasing his prowess and reaching the quarterfinals.
Despite losing in the quarterfinal, Wanghop’s fighting spirit remained undeterred and he fought back through the repechage rounds.
In a decisive bronze medal bout, Wanghop triumphed over his Gujarat opponent, earning a well-deserved podium finish.
Taking to X, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated the young athlete on his remarkable feat. He wrote, “Kudos to Khomdan Wanghop from New Changnyak, Tirap, for clinching bronze at the #JuniorNationalJudoChamp! After a tough quarterfinal loss, he bounced back strong, winning the repechage rounds & defeating Gujarat. A proud moment for Arunachal Judo! Keep inspiring, Khomdan!”
Kudos to Khomdan Wanghop from New Changnyak, Tirap, for clinching bronze at the #JuniorNationalJudoChamp! After a tough quarterfinal loss, he bounced back strong, winning the repechage rounds & defeating Gujarat. A proud moment for Arunachal Judo!
Keep inspiring, Khomdan! pic.twitter.com/1XWAKxWp34— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) April 2, 2025
The Arunachal Judo Association has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Khomdan Wanghop for his outstanding achievement.
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The association emphasized that his success serves as a powerful source of inspiration for aspiring judokas across the state, encouraging them to pursue their dreams with dedication and perseverance.
