Arunachal weightlifter Charu Pesi withdrawn from World Championships in Ningbo over visa dispute
Weightlifting
Charu Pesi, an accomplished weightlifter from Arunachal Pradesh, was withdrawn from the upcoming World Championships in Ningbo, the Times of India reported on 16 October 2026.
The Indian Weightlifting Federation made the decision after Chinese authorities deemed complications with his visa unacceptable.
The report said the episode mirrors earlier hurdles encountered by athletes from Meghalaya and underscores India's firm stance on its territorial integrity.