Manipur’s Linthoi Chanambam, 18, Makes History as First Indian to Win Gold at Berlin Junior European Judo Cup 2025

Manipur’s Linthoi Chanambam, 18, Makes History as First Indian to Win Gold at Berlin Junior European Judo Cup 2025

Linthoi Chanambam, an 18-year-old judoka from Manipur’s Mayang Imphal, has made history by becoming the first Indian to win gold at the Berlin Junior European Cup 2025. Competing in the -63kg category, she defeated Jaelynn Chipan of France in the final, marking a watershed moment for Indian judo on the European stage. The event, held in June 2025, saw 618 athletes from 37 countries compete, with Linthoi’s win celebrated by her coaches, family, a…

Linthoi Chanambam Scripts History with Gold at Berlin Junior European Cup

Imphal, June 24: India’s Linthoi Chanambam made history at the Berlin Junior European Cup 2025, becoming the first Indian judoka to win a gold medal at the prestigious tournament. The 18-year-old from Mayang Imphal, Manipur, claimed the top podium finish in the -63kg weight category. Linthoi, representing the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), stood out […]