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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Wushu athlete Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu at his Babupara secretariat this past Thursday. The visit honored her performance at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. She made history there.
Chanu claimed India’s first Wushu medal at the event in the women’s Changquan combined category. She finished with a total score of 18.039 points, comprised of 9.316 in Changquan and 8.723 in Gunshu. It was a massive result.
The Chief Minister later shared his thoughts on social media. He praised the athlete for the pride she brought to Manipur and India. Singh credited her success to hard work and discipline.
He believes she will inspire other young athletes in the region. During the meeting, the Chief Minister promised state help for her career. He stated, "I extended my heartiest congratulations to Chanu for bringing immense pride to both Manipur and the entire nation."
Singh wished her well for all future competitions. He remains committed to supporting her ongoing journey.
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