Guwahati, June 23 -- Linthoi Chanambam from Manipur has made history as the first Indian judoka to win a gold medal at the Berlin Junior European Cup 2025.

The 18-year-old athlete from Manipur secured the top podium position in the women's 63kg category, competing under the banner of the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS).

The Berlin event featured 618 athletes from 37 countries, making it one of the most competitive junior judo tournaments in Europe. Linthoi defeated several international opponents, culminating in a victory against a top-seeded Polish judoka in the final.

This gold marks a significant progression in Linthoi's career. She previously won the Cadet World Championship in the -57kg category in Sarajevo in 2022. Her successfu...