Seventeen-year-old Alphonsa Zinia Wriang from Umsaitsning village in Ri-Bhoi district has brought glory to Meghalaya by winning a bronze medal in Muay Thai at the 3rd Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain from October 22 to 30.

Alphonsa, the daughter of Protasius Mawlong and Diamond Wriang, was the only participant from Meghalaya representing India through the Muay Thai Association of Meghalaya.

Out of ten Indian athletes competing in various Muay Thai categories, Alphonsa stood out as the sole medal winner, securing the third position and making her state proud on the international stage.

Her return home on Thursday was warmly welcome by her family, well-wishers and members of the Muay Thai Association of Meghalaya at the Indoor Hall in Umlyngkdait, Nongpoh.

Speaking to reporters, Coach A

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