Arunachal: Rebecca Phil Shines at 28th Kyorugi & 10th Poomsae State Taekwondo Championship 2024

BASAR: Rebecca Phil emerged victorious, clinching the gold medal at the 28th Kyorugi & 10th Poomsae State Taekwondo Championship 2024, which concluded on December 29 in Basar, Leparada District, Arunachal Pradesh.

The championship, held at the Marto Kamdak Multipurpose Cultural Indoor Hall, saw 468 athletes compete across a range of weight divisions in the sub-junior and junior categories. These events served as a qualifier for athletes to represent their districts in future state, national, and international competitions.

Phil’s stellar performance highlights her dedication and skill in Taekwondo, setting a strong foundation for her future successes in the sport.

Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh won one gold, one silver, and four bronze medals in the 38th National Sub-Junior Kyorugi & 13th National Sub-Junior Poomsae Taekwondo Championship 2024, which concluded at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana, earlier on December 1.

Nabam Jikam and Taku Rinta won the gold medal in the mixed pair poomsae. Nyagam Wangsa won the silver medal in the girls’ individual poomsae.

The trio of Taku Rinta, Pesi Kamki, and Balo Roshna won a bronze medal in girls’ group poomsae, while Jenyom Dabi clinched a bronze in the boys’ individual poomsae. In the Kyorugi events, Kholie Peter and Ayush Giri won a bronze medal each in the boys’ under 41 kg and under 44 kg categories, respectively.

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