Angom Anita Chanu is an Indian judoka from Manipur. She has represented India in international judo competitions and is part of a generation of Manipuri martial artists who have made the state a notable centre for judo in India.
| Name | Angom Anita Chanu |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Judo |
| Home state | Manipur |
| Wikidata ID | Q97979981 |
Manipur has long been recognised as one of the strongest contributors to Indian combat sports, producing athletes in disciplines such as judo, boxing, wushu and taekwondo. Athletes from the state are typically trained through state sports academies and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) regional centre at Imphal, before progressing to national-level camps under the Judo Federation of India.
Anita Chanu competes within the structure of the Judo Federation of India, the national governing body affiliated to the International Judo Federation (IJF) and the Judo Union of Asia. Indian judokas at her level typically take part in national championships, South Asian competitions, and Asian-level invitational events sanctioned by these bodies.
Her career reflects the broader pattern of women's participation in Indian judo, a discipline where Manipuri athletes have historically been over-represented relative to the state's population. The growth of women's judo in India has been supported by inclusion in the Khelo India programme and continuing presence in the National Games and South Asian Games.