Itanagar, Apr 2: Khomdan Wanghop from Arunachal clinched a bronze medal in the 55 kg category at the Junior National Judo Championships (JNJC) 2024-25, held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Wanghop advanced to the quarterfinals, where he faced a strong competitor from Punjab. Despite the loss, he fought through the repechage rounds and secured victory in the bronze medal match against Gujarat, earning a podium finish.

The Arunachal Judo Association congratulated Wanghop on his achievement, stating that his performance will inspire young judokas in the state.