Itanagar, Feb 28 (PTI) : A total of six players from Arunachal Pradesh, who took part in the International Wushu championship in Moscow, have won medals for India. The medal winners are - Miss Mepung Lamgu (Gold), Miss Nyeman Wangsu (Gold), Miss Dani Nuri (Gold), Miss Taug Ama (Gold), Mr Bamang Ampa (Silver), Miss Yorna Rosni (Bronze). Wishes have started pouring in for the players from all over the country. Amongst those who have congratulated the medal winners are Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu and Union Minister of Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju. 

"Players from Arunachal Pradesh have achieved record victory for India at the International Wushu Championship held at Moscow," Rijiju wrote on Twitter. 

"Immensely proud of Wushu players from Arunachal for bringing laurel to Bharat at the International Wushu Championship, Moscow. It’s a record achievement by our Stars!" Khandu wrote in his post. 

Earlier last week, Jammu & Kashmir player, Sadia Tariq won a gold medal at the junior Wushu tournament, which was also held in the Russian capital of Moscow. Sadia won the top honour after defeating a local player at the event. Sadia, who has won two Junior National Championships in the past, received hundreds of congratulatory messages on social media, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah, etc. 

"Congratulations to Sadia Tariq on winning the Gold medal at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship. Her success will inspire many budding athletes. Wishing her the very best for her future endeavours," PM Modi said. 

The Tanw Supun Dukun, the apex body of the Apatani community has congratulated Dani Nuri for winning gold and silver medal.

TSD is proud of her achievement and for bringing laurel to the country and state.  She is indeed an upcoming gem of Indian games & sports and need all our blessings and support so that she can bring more fame to our state, the Council said.