Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh’s John Sangdo and Mepung Langdo won a gold medal each in the 4th KIO Under-21 National Karate Championship-2025, which concluded at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Arunachal Pradesh Amateur Karate Do Association general secretary John Bagang said Sangdo had won the gold medal in the U-21 male kata, while Langdo won her medal in the below 68 kg female kumite.
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein congratulated the athletes for their stellar performances at the 4th KIO Under-21 National Karate Championship-2025.
Mein said, “Kudos to Team Arunachal for bringing home two Gold Medals, four Silver Medals, and three Bronze Medals. Wishing all continued success!”
The team comprising Abab Sangdo, John Sangdo, Sunday Bokar, and Khyoda Talik won a silver medal in kata in the men’s senior category of the championship.
Congratulations to our athletes from Arunachal Pradesh for their stellar performances at the 4th KIO Under-21 National Karate Championship-2025!
Kudos to Team Arunachal for bringing home two Gold Medals, four Silver Medals, and three Bronze Medals.
Wishing all continued… pic.twitter.com/nMscitCaHs
— Chowna Mein (@ChownaMeinBJP) March 31, 2025
Gomi Dolum and Rota Rigia won a silver medal each in the senior female kumite and the senior male kumite, respectively. While Dolum won in the +68 kg category, Rigia won in the below 50 kg category.
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Nime Lokam and Rota Rigia won a bronze medal each in the U-21 category. While Lokam won in the -55 kg female kumite, Rigia won in the -50 kg male kumite.
Atum Sono won a bronze medal in the Parachampionship.
