Workers Reporter
ITANAGAR, 20 Could: Arunachal’s Rupa Bayor has certified to symbolize India on the Asian Video games after successful a bronze medal on the Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
With this achievement, she grew to become the primary Indian to win two consecutive medals on the Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, marking a proud second for the nation and particularly for Arunachal Pradesh.
Hailing from a humble background in Sippi village, Rupa was raised by her widowed mom and spent her early years working in paddy fields. Her rise to worldwide prominence displays distinctive dedication, exhausting work, and resilience within the face of challenges.
Earlier, she had already created historical past by turning into the primary Indian to interrupt into the highest ranks of the World Taekwondopoomsae rankings, attaining World No. 5-6 and Asia No. 1 rankings.
“Pricey folks of Arunachal Pradesh, in the present day I’m very blissful to develop into a back-to-back Asian medalist. I wish to thank Chief Minister Pema Khandu, my uncle Tania Soki, who believed in me, supported and helped me all through, my coach Abishek Sir, and the All India Taekwondo president for giving me this chance,” stated Rupa Bayor in her message.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Rupa on her outstanding achievement.
“Heartiest congratulations to Miss Rupa Bayor on qualifying to symbolize India on the 2026 Asian Video games and on successful a bronze medal on the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships,” the Chief Minister stated.
He additionally congratulated her for turning into the primary Indian to safe two consecutive medals on the Asian Championships and for bringing satisfaction to the state.
“Your qualification for the Asian Video games displays your distinctive exhausting work, dedication, and perseverance. Wishing you better success, power, and glory within the upcoming Asian Video games,” Khandu added.