China’s stapled visa row costs Arunachal weightlifter shot at World Championships

Charu Pesi, an accomplished weightlifter hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, has unfortunately been withdrawn from the upcoming World Championships in Ningbo. The Indian Weightlifting Federation made this decision due to complications surrounding his visa, which Chinese authorities deemed unacceptable. This issue underscores India’s firm stance on its territorial integrity, as it mirrors previous hurdles encountered by Meghalaya’s athletes in similar events.

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