Chanambam makes judo history

INDIAN judoka Linthoi Chanambam has made history by clinching the country’s first-ever gold across any age group in the Cadet World Championships held in Sarajevo by defeating Brazil’s Bianca Reis in the women’s 57 kg category.

She defeated her Brazillian opponent by 1-0 in the gold medal match on Friday (26). Linthoi is also the reigning Asian Champion in her sport. ‘LINTHOI WINS India’s 1st EVER GOLD AT WORLDS Reigning Asian Champion #LinthoiChanambam (W-57kg) defeats Brazil’s Bianca Reis 1-0 to win at Cadet World C’ships 2022 She scripts history to become Champion by winning 1st ever for at the Worlds across any age-group,’ tweeted SAI Media.

She has won India’s first-ever gold at the World Championships across any age group, be it cadet, junior or senior level.

Linthoi is a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) scheme beneficiaries as a development group athlete.

‘I cannot explain now how I feel but I know I’m very happy with this victory - Linthoi Chanambam,’ tweeted the International Judo Federation.