Linthoi Chanambam, Indian Judoka, Wins India's 1st-Ever Gold Medal In Cadet World Championships
Linthoi Chanambam, an Indian judoka, made history by winning the country's first-ever gold medal in any age group at the Cadet World Championships in Sarajevo, beating Brazil's Bianca Reis in the women's 57 kg division. On August 26, she defeated her Brazilian opponent 1-0 in the gold medal final. It is India's first gold medal at the World Championships in any age group, whether cadet, junior, or senior.