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“This is not just about one athlete. It’s about a pattern of marginalization faced by sports talent from the Northeast,” said Raya Flago, EKSWCO Chairperson. “We request Minister Rijiju to uphold fairness and ensure Lapung is given his rightful place in the team.”
EKSWCO also demanded a review of IWF’s selection norms, a probe into Lapung’s exclusion, and long-term reforms to protect athletes from regional discrimination.
The representation concludes with an appeal to Rijiju to safeguard the trust of Northeastern youth and reinforce merit-based inclusion in Indian sports.