Itanagar, Dec 6: Abab Sangdo has etched his name in history as the first athlete from Northeast India to win a gold medal in the Senior Male Individual Kata category at the 11th Commonwealth Karate Championships held in Durban, South Africa, from November 28 to December 1, 2024.
This historic win underscores Sangdo’s exceptional skill, dedication, and perseverance in the sport, bringing pride not just to Arunachal Pradesh but to the entire nation.
Achievements of Abab Sangdo
- Gold : Senior Male Individual Kata (Cup)
- Gold : Senior Male Team Kata (Elite)
- Silver : Senior Male Team Kata (Elite)
- Bronze : Senior Male Individual Kata (Cup)
Abab’s success was complemented by outstanding performances from his teammates, John Sangdo and Aniket Gupta, further showcasing India’s growing dominance in karate.
Achievements of John Sangdo
- Gold : Senior Male Team Kata (Elite)
- Gold : U-21 Male Individual Kata (Cup)
- Silver: U-21 Male Individual Kata (Elite)
- Silver: U-21 Male Individual Kata (Cup)
Achievements of Aniket Gupta (Captain of the Indian Karate Team)
- Gold : Senior Male Team Kata (Elite)
- Silver: Senior Male Team Kata (Cup)
