Arunachal Pradesh showcased a commendable performance at the Wako India Seniors & Masters National Kickboxing Championship 2025, held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, by bagging a total of 12 medals — three gold, three silver, and six bronze.
Gold medals were clinched by Rantu Sonowal in the -57kg K1 category, Bishal Mura in the -54kg low-kick event, and Licha Sep in the -65kg light contact category. Impressively, Sep also earned a bronze in the point fight event, as per the Kickboxing Association of Arunachal (KAA).
The silver medal winners included Robin Deori (-67kg) and Jipe Lombi (-54kg) in K1, and Bem Tada (-86kg) in full-contact.
Bronze medals were secured by Kabak Mallam (-60kg, full contact), Khyoda Talik (-57kg, light contact), Guchi Laila (-52kg, full contact), Gokia Pake (-70kg, K1), and Pisa Ane (-65kg, full contact).
The Arunachal team was guided by KAA technical director Gopal Moran.
The national championship took place from July 16 to 20 and saw participation from top athletes across the country.
