Rupa Bayor, a Taekwondo athlete from Arunachal Pradesh, has made history by becoming the first Indian to break into the top 10 of the World Poomsae Rankings. Currently ranked 9th globally, Rupa’s journey from humble beginnings to international recognition is a story of resilience, determination, and talent. Despite her groundbreaking achievements, her story has largely been overlooked by mainstream media in India, which continues to focus predominantly on cricket, leaving accomplishments like Rupa’s underappreciated.