
The Arunachal Times Monday, 28 September 2026, 1:44 am arunachaltimes.in Home / State News / AAPWA accords warm reception to Wangsu on her return from Asian Games State News Monday, 28 September 2026, 1:44 am • 1 min read AAPWA accords warm reception to Wangsu on her return from Asian Games ITANAGAR, 27 Sep: The All Arunachal Pradesh Wushu Association (AAPWA) accorded a warm reception to wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu at the airport here on Sunday upon her return from the Asian Games. On her debut at the Games, Wangsu finished 15th. She had missed the previous Games in China due to a stapled-visa issue. "Nyeman gave her best, and her performance was excellent. Though she missed the podium, she made Arunachal Pradesh proud with her talent, dedication and spirit," the AAPWA said. Wangsu hails from Bonia village in Longding district. This article was published by The Arunachal Times — arunachaltimes.in/article/aapwa-accords-warm-reception-to-wangsu-on-her-return-from-asian-games Advertisement Categories: State News Home Latest Stories CM calls for strengthening yak conservation 5h ago Byaling rejects BJP's allegation over SUMP, demands transparency, meaningful dialogue 5h ago Indigenous games living expression of Arunachal's rich cultural heritage: Guv 5h ago 300 benefit from medical camp 5h ago Advertisement Related News 24 Aug 2026 Wangsu & Bayor selected for Asian Games in Japan Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 23 Aug: Nyeman Wangsu and Rupa Bayor from Arunachal Pradesh have been selected to represent India at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from 19 September to 4 October. They are among the 492 athletes approved by the Sports Ministry for the Games. 21 Sept 2026 Nyeman Wangsu to compete at Asian Games on Monday ITANAGAR, 20 Sep: Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu will be seen in action at the Asian Games on 21 September (Monday) morning. A three-time National Games gold medallist, she will be competing simultaneously against a field of top performers from across the continent in the Changquan (Taolu) final 1d ago China's stapled visa requirement dashes Arunachal weightlifter's hopes Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 16 Oct: A 24-year-old weightlifter from Arunachal Pradesh has been forced to miss the upcoming Senior World Weightlifting Championships in China after the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) decided against sending him over the contentious stapled visa issue. Cha 23 Sept 2026 Arunachal to host 35th Senior National Wushu Championship ITANAGAR, 22 Sep: Arunachal Pradesh will host the 35th Senior National Wushu Championship in December. The championship will be organised by the All Arunachal Pradesh Wushu Association (AAPWA), in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at Chimpu near here from 9 to 15 D 13 Jan 2026 AOA urges Rijiju to take up stapled visa issue with MEA ITANAGAR, 12 Jan: Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) president Taba Tedir and its secretary-general Bamang Tago on Monday met union minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi and urged him to take up with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) the matter of stapled visas issued to sportspersons of Aruna 19 Jan 2026 AFI issues certificates to medal-winning athletes from Arunachal ITANAGAR, 18 Jan: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has issued certificates to 11 athletes from Arunachal Pradesh who had won medals and participated in various regional and national-level competitions during the last nine years. In total, 17 certificates (for 3 gold, 5 silver, and 9 bron Advertisement

State News Monday, 28 September 2026, 1:44 am • 1 min read

AAPWA accords warm reception to Wangsu on her return from Asian Games

ITANAGAR, 27 Sep: The All Arunachal Pradesh Wushu Association (AAPWA) accorded a warm reception to wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu at the airport here on Sunday upon her return from the Asian Games.

On her debut at the Games, Wangsu finished 15th. She had missed the previous Games in China due to a stapled-visa issue.

"Nyeman gave her best, and her performance was excellent. Though she missed the podium, she made Arunachal Pradesh proud with her talent, dedication and spirit," the AAPWA said.

Wangsu hails from Bonia village in Longding district.

This article was published by The Arunachal Times — arunachaltimes.in/article/aapwa-accords-warm-reception-to-wangsu-on-her-return-from-asian-games

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