January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025
MMA CHAMPIONSHIP
ITANAGAR, Dec 10: Arunachal’s MMA prodigy Hosam Londa has etched his name in the history books by clinching the GAMMA MMA U16 Boys -46 kg World Championship title defeating Portugal’s Correia Goncalves with a remarkable first-round stoppage.
The electrifying bout took place at the Dewa United Arena in Indonesia as part of the GAMMA World MMA Championships 2024, a grand stage featuring athletes from over 80 nations.
A native of Loda village in East Kameng district, Hosam, son of Kojam and Fem Londa, honed his skills at Shwkhaw MMA & Fitness Gym in Nirjuli, where he trained relentlessly for the global stage.
The championship was organized by the Global Martial Arts Association (GAMMA), the international governing body for MMA.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein expressed his congratulations to Hosam on X, stating that “his victory is a moment of immense pride for Arunachal Pradesh and the entire nation."
The East Kameng Social Welfare & Cultural Organisation also extended their congratulations, lauding Loda as an inspiration for the youth of Arunachal and Northeast India.
The Loda Welfare Society (LWS) expressed their pride in Loda's achievement, calling it a rare feat that has brought honor to the entire Loda society.
"Hosam's dedication and resilience are a testament to what young people can achieve through hard work. We hope his journey inspires more youths from our clan and state to embrace sports as a path to excellence and self-discipline.” LWS chairman Tarang Loda said.
