Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh's MMA prodigy Hosam Londa clinched the U16 Boys -46 kg World Championship title by defeating Portugal's Correia Goncalves with a remarkable first-round stoppage at the Dewa United Arena in Indonesia. It was organized by the Global Martial Arts Association (GAMMA), the international governing body for MMA.
A native of Loda village in East Kameng district, Hosam is the son of Kojam and Fem Londa. The youngster honed his skills at Shwkhaw MMA & Fitness Gym in Nirjuli, where he trained relentlessly for the global stage.
Deputy chief minister Chowna Mein congratulated 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 good wishes, lauding Loda as an inspiration for the youth of Arunachal and Northeast India.