Rising Karate Star from Arunachal, Miss Songio Jomin, Tragically Passes Away
Arunachal mourns the untimely demise of Miss Songio Jomin, a rising star in the International karate community. The 16-year-old athlete, hailing from Kra Daadi district, Arunachal Pradesh, met with a fatal accident on 5th June 2023, leaving the entire sports fraternity in shock and disbelief.
Miss Songio Jomin, an aspiring karate player, had already made a mark in the world of martial arts with her exceptional talent and dedication. Born on 3rd July 2007, she trained under the guidance of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at the Training Centre in Naharlagun.
The tragic incident occurred when Miss Songio Jomin was on her way to school. Unfortunately, her scooty collided with a stationary truck near the Blackberry showroom at A-Sector, resulting in severe injuries. She was immediately rushed to Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) in Naharlagun, where SAI staff provided swift medical assistance.
Due to the critical nature of her injuries, she was referred to a renowned neurosurgeon at Dr. Damani Nursing Home in Dibrugarh, Assam, as advised by the doctors at TRIHMS. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, Miss Songio Jomin tragically passed away on 13th June 2023 at Dr. Damani Nursing Home, leaving her family, friends, and the entire sports community in deep sorrow.
Throughout her short but impactful career, Miss Songio Jomin represented both India and Arunachal Pradesh in various prestigious championships, showcasing her immense talent and determination. Her notable achievements include:
• 2022- 6th International Karate Championship held at Kolkata, West Bengal (India) – Gold Medalist.
• 2023- All India Inter SAI Karate held at Imphal, Manipur – Bronze Medalist.
• 2022- AKA sub-junior & Cadet State level Karate cum pre Silver Jubilee Celebration. Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – Bronze Medalist.
• 2022- 1st AKA Karate Premier League held at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh – Silver Medalist.
• 2023- Sansad Khel Sphardha held at Rajiv Gandhi University – Bronze Medalist.
The young athlete’s dedication, hard work, and exceptional talent had brought her significant recognition at a young age. She was seen as a role model and an inspiration for aspiring karate players in Arunachal Pradesh and beyond. Her loss has left an irreplaceable void in the world of karate, but her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
As friends, family, and the sports community come to terms with this heartbreaking news, they remember Miss Songio Jomin as a shining star, whose passion for karate knew no bounds. Our deepest condolences go out to her grieving family, and may her soul rest in eternal peace.