AMPATI, Sept 6: A cycling race as part of the yearlong celebration of 50 years of Meghalaya’s statehood was held at Ampati on Tuesday. It was participated by close to 100 cycling enthusiasts from all walks of life.
The event was organized by the district administration in collaboration with the district sports office and the DC election.
South West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Gideon Kharmawphlang flagged off the cycling race and urged the participants to compete in true sportsmanship while at the same time taking care not to injure themselves.
The race was flagged off at Ampati Mini Stadium in the presence of ADC Ampati P. K. Sangma, District Sports Officer S. M. Marak, SDSEO Ampati E. Ch. Marak and other district officials.
Later, Additional Deputy Commissioner, P K Sangma presented medals and cash prizes to winners of both the men and women categories of the event.
The winners, 1st runners-up and 2nd runners-up for both the categories carried a cash prize of Rs.15,000, 10,000 and 5,000, respectively, while altogether fourteen consolation prizes were handed out with a cash prize of Rs.1,000 each.
In men’s category, Niksrang R Marak of Kolkatola bagged the first prize, Jeckison Ch. Sangma of Digilakona came second and Batsrang A. Sangma of Tebronggre got the third prize. In women’s category, Smile Orchid M. Momin from Walbakgre, Sulitha B. Sangma of Kolkatola and Josina B. Marak of Jangnapara won the first, second and third prizes, respectively. Consolation prizes were also given to seven participants each from both the categories.
