Lakhimpur Martial Artists Shine In North East India Striking Mixed Martial Arts Championships

LAKHIMPUR: Five martial artists hailing from Assam's Lakhimpur district have brought laurels to the state by winning three gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal in the inaugural edition of the North East India Striking Mixed Martial Arts Championships.

The championships had been organized under the auspices of All India Mixed Martial Arts Federation in association with West Bengal MMA Federation at the premises of Delhi Public School, Dagapur, Siliguri from June 7 to June 9.

In the event, Pratyosh Dutta, Kundan Koushik Hazarika, and Jessica Ramudamo of Lakhimpur won gold medals in Striking MMA category while Mridu Praban Deka clinched silver and Madan Thakuri secured bronze medals respectively.

All of these players are a product of AA Martial Arts and Sports Academy in Lakhimpur and participated in the championships by representing All Assam Mixed Martial Arts Association.

Meanwhile, earlier last year, a martial arts training centre was inaugurated at Lakhimpur Commerce College in Lakhimpur. An inaugural ceremony was organized by the Physical and Mental Wellness Cell of the college to mark this occasion.

The ceremony, which was held inside the campus, was graced by renowned personalities, veteran sports persons, teachers and students of the college.

Dr. Mukunda Rajbangshi, retired Principal of Lakhimpur Girls College, inaugurated the centre in the presence of Principal Dr. Lohit Hazarika. 

In his inaugural speech, Dr Rajbangshi reminded the students about the importance of physical fitness and martial art techniques.

Citing the example of the jawans of Indian army at the Galwan skirmishes, he said that the physical strength of the soldiers defended the territorial integrity of the nation.

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