Guwahati, Aug. 1 -- Arunachal's Jeevan Tara makes history as the first male athlete from the state to win a medal in the senior men's category at an Asian-level championship.

Tara secured a bronze medal in the 9th Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2025 held in Vietnam. Representing India, Tara competed in the U-45 kg category (Class D) and claimed third place in a highly competitive field.

The event, which concluded on Thursday, saw some of Asia's top Pencak Silat athletes, but Tara's performance stood out.

General Secretary P Nobin Jomoh of the Arunachal Pradesh Pencak Silat Association (APPSA) confirmed the achievement, calling it a historic moment for the state.

He also mentioned that the APPSA, along with the Indian Pencak Silat Fed...