State athletes contribute 27 gold medals as India clinch South Asian Jeet Kune-do C'ship crown
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 22 2026: With State athletes contributing a staggering 27 gold and 1 silver medals, hosts India sealed the title of the South Asian Jeet Kune-do Championship held at Cotton University Indoor Stadium, Guwahati, Assam.

State athletes contribute 27 gold medals as India clinch South Asian Jeet Kune-do C'ship crown

The State athletes who played a crucial role in India's title success at the sub-continental championship include

Thokchom Nongdamba Meitei (- 12 Yrs, Male 30-32 kg L C : Gold),
Asem Newson Singh (- 14 Yrs, Male 35-37 kg L C : Gold),
Victor Thiyam (- 14 Yrs, Male 45-47 kg LC Gold),
Laishram Borish (- 14 Yrs, Male 49-51 kg LC & Hand Form : 2 Gold),
Wairokpam Dhanaraj Singh (- 14 Yrs, Male +51 kg LC : Gold),
Nameirakpam Debashis Singh (- 17 Yrs, Male 46-49 kg LC : Gold),
Khulakpam Adnan Shah - 17 Yrs, Male 49-52 kg LC : Gold),
Tennison Thongam (- 17 Yrs, Male 43-46 kg LC : Gold),
Salam Phalgunil Singh (- 17 Yrs, Male 52-55 kg LC : Gold),
Yurembam Rohit Singh - 17 Yrs, Male 55-58 kg LC : Gold),
Thiyam Punshiba Singh (- 17 Yrs, Male +64 kg LC : Gold),
Chungkham Ningthem (+19 Yrs, Male -50 kg LC : Gold),
Samom Kenedy Singh (+19Yrs, Male 55-60 kg LC : Gold),
Tongbram Bishan Singh (+19Yrs, Male 60-65 kg LC : Gold),
Laishram Dinesh Singh (+19Yrs, Male 70-75 kg LC : Gold),
Elangbam Hirachandra Singh (+19Yrs, Male 65-70 kg LC : Gold),
Kolom Premkumar Singh (+19Yrs, Male 75-80 kg LC : Gold),
Rajkumar Bikramjit Singh (+19Yrs, Male 80-85 kg LC : Gold),
Laitonjam Pari Singh (+19Yrs, Male 50-55 kg LC : Gold),
Okram Jiban Singh (Master Event +50 Yrs, Male 69-72 KG LC : Gold),
Khumukcham Manimatum Singh (13-14 Yrs, Male 58-61 kg FC : Gold),
Mutum Mangal Singh (13-14 yrs, Male 61-64 kg FC : Gold),
Elangbam Rishikanta Meitei (15-16 Yrs, Male - 48 kg FC : Silver),
Thongram Anil Singh (17-18 Yrs, Male 63-66 kg FC : Gold),
Taibangngamba Pukhrambam Meitei (17-18 Yrs, Male 66-69 kg FC : Gold),
Chabungbam Mangansana Meitei (19-20 Yrs, Male 63-67 kg FC : Gold),
Ningthoujam Pinkirani Chanu (-14 yrs, Female 47-49 kg LC : Gold) .

As India sealed the overall team title, Nepal and Bhutan finished runners-up and 2nd runners-up, said Jeet Kune-Do Association of Manipur (JKAM) in a press release.

JKAM also extended its heartiest congratulations and profound appreciation to all its participating players for their outstanding achievements and invaluable contribution to India's victory in the championship.