Sivasagar: Assam’s armwrestling star Sabnam Yesmine Ara Begum has brought glory to the state by securing two gold medals at the 6th BCAI National Armwrestling Championship 2026, held in Bengaluru from June 12 to 14. Representing Assam in the prestigious national championship, Sabnam delivered an outstanding performance in the Masters Women’s 78 kg category. She clinched gold medals in both the right-hand and left-hand events, establishing her dominance on the national stage. Her remarkable achievement has earned her selection to the Indian national team for the upcoming World Armwrestling Championship, scheduled to be held in Japan this September. The selection marks a significant milestone in her sporting career and makes her one of the few athletes from Assam to represent the country at the global armwrestling arena.
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Sports enthusiasts and well-wishers across Assam have congratulated Sabnam for her exceptional accomplishment. Her success is being hailed as an inspiration for aspiring athletes, especially women, to pursue excellence in strength sports and armwrestling. The double-gold victory reflects years of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. As she prepares to wear the Indian colours on the world stage, expectations are high that Sabnam will continue her winning run and make both Assam and the nation proud.
Her achievement further highlights the growing prominence of armwrestling in the Northeast and underscores the immense sporting talent emerging from the region. With her sights now set on the World Championship in Japan, Sabnam Yesmine Ara Begum is poised to take Assam’s sporting excellence to new international heights.
