Sikkim: Master Trilok Subba Shines with Multiple Taekwondo Golds in 2024

GANGTOK: International Taekwondo player Master Trilok Subba brought glory to Sikkim in 2024 by grabbing three consecutive gold medals in the National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.

Master Subba secured a gold medal in the Individual Poomsae event in the senior category, defeating tough rivals from West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. He won his second gold in the Senior Male Team event at the 3rd National Taekwondo Poomsae Championship, which took place in Cuttack, Odisha, from June 28 to 30.

At the Champion of Champions Tournament that was held in Nasik, Maharashtra, from September 20 to 22, he earned the prestigious gold medal title. 

He bagged gold at the Goodwill International Taekwondo Championship in Kolkata from January 6-7 and further brought victory to India by winning the Queen Mother of Thailand Challenge Cup at the 10th Tirak Taekwondo International Championship in October, competing against participants from 28 countries.

Master Subba also represented India at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship in Hong Kong, which was held from November 30 to December 4, achieving 6th place in the Senior Men's Team category among 173 nations.

Expressing gratitude, he said, “I am deeply thankful to Honourable Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for his kindness and sponsorship, as well as to Ministers Arun Upreti and G.T. Dhungel for their co-sponsorship.” He also acknowledged the support from SATA executives and senior members, including Nawang Rapgay and B.B.

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