Haflong: Ten-year-old taekwondo player Manish Rongmai from Assam’s Dima Hasao won a bronze medal at the National Taekwondo Championship 2026, held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from October 2 to 4.
Manish secured the bronze in the Sub-Junior category in Poomsae, putting up a notable performance at the national-level championship.
A resident of Sarkari Bagan in Haflong, Manish is the son of Rajen Rongmai and Anita Chetri. He is a Class V student of Kendriya Vidyalaya.
Other taekwondo players from Dima Hasao also made their mark at the national event. Bhumika Boro won two silver medals, while Dipika Boro secured a silver medal.
Anushka Ghimire also represented the district in the Junior category.
The achievements of the young players have brought recognition to Dima Hasao’s growing taekwondo talent at the national level.