Itanagar, April 24: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Dugi Lulu secured two gold medals at the All India Inter-University Ju-Jitsu Tournament 2025–26, bringing pride to Arunachal Pradesh.
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A student of Dera Natung Government College, Lulu represented Rajiv Gandhi University in the tournament held at LNCT University from April 20 to 24. Competing in the –57 kg category, she won her first gold in the Fighting System event and the second in the Ne-Waza discipline.
Hailing from Toll Village in Keyi Panyor district, Lulu’s performance was one of the highlights of Arunachal Pradesh’s historic campaign at the tournament.
The Arunachal contingent delivered an impressive overall performance, winning six gold medals and one bronze medal. Other gold medalists included Langkung Adam (–48 kg Ne-Waza), Kago Asung (–45 kg Contact), Byabang Popai (–57 kg Fighting System), and Bikash Sungkurang (–57 kg Contact). Chera Ado added a bronze medal in the –63 kg Ne-Waza category.
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The team’s success was guided by Team Captain and Coach Byabang Popai and Team Manager Pakpa Yengkhom. The achievements were also praised by Chowna Mein, who congratulated Lulu and the entire team for their outstanding performance.
Officials from the Arunachal Pradesh Ju-Jitsu Association said the team’s achievements across multiple disciplines demonstrate the growing strength of the state in national martial arts competitions and signal a promising future for its athletes.
