Ledo Girl shines in State Arm Wrestling Championship
Tapur Das (18) from Ledo, Margherita won the Gold medal in the junior category (63 kg) of the 2nd State Arm Wresting Championship held on March 31 to April 1 at Ban Theatre Auditorium in Tezpur.
Pappu Saikia, team manager, said it was a proud moment for us where many of our students won medals at the 2nd state Arm Wresting Championship.
Among the women's teams, Tapur Das was first, Dimpi Baruah was second, Anita Guwala was second and Gitali Moran was second.
Among the men's teams, Bhaskar Jyoti Saikia was second and Partho Pratim Baruah was third.
Pappu Saikia said everyone qualified could participate in the National Games which will be held at Goa from 18th May to 20th May.
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