Shillong, Nov 9: Meghalaya continues to shine at national and international sporting events especially in martial arts with its latest outing bringing in 13 medals.
The Meghalayan team brought home a total of 7 Gold medals, 3 silver medals and 3 Bronze medals at the recently held Indian Open International Kickboxing Tournament at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi from November 2-6, 2022, organised by WAKO India Kickboxing Federation.
In addition, five Meghalaya referees received Diploma in International Referee – Jezerel Sangma, Belldona Pakyntein (Mawkyrwat), Ibadarishisha Mukhim (Lumparing Lumdorbar), Wandashisha Nongkhlaw (Sawmer Shiteng Upper Shillong), Shaiborlang Lyngdoh Mawphlang (Nongrah Nonglum).
“It is amazing to see the amount of work and activity going on in Asia now and India seems to be the hub of activity for Asia the last number of years under the leadership of the President Mr. Santosh Agraval,” said WAKO President Roy Baker.
Since 2017, the Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association has bagged a tally of 68 Gold Medals, 44 Silver Medals and 64 Bronze Medals with 33 International Medals, respectively, along with 8 International Referees both in Ring and Tatami Sports of Kickboxing.
Gold Medalists
Medariphylla L. Nongbri (Female) Event (K1 Rules)(U-52 Kgs) Senior, Smit Liamthaw,
Evangel Pohplet (Female) Event (K1 Rules) (U-48 Kgs) Senior, Riat Laban Kynjat Phutbol,
Pynskhem Kshiar (Male) Event (Low Kick)(U-51 Kgs) Senior, Umiew Maw U Sam,
Banpynkhraw Warshong (Male) Event (K1 Rules)(U-48 Kgs) Junior, Smit Liamthaw,
Thangoulian Manlun (Male) Event (K1 Rules)(U-71 Kgs) Junior, Happy Valley,
Winningstar Lyngdoh Nonglait (Male) Event (K1 Rules)(U-45) Junior, Mawlai Nongpathaw,
Teibok Marbaniang, (Male) Event (K1 Rules)(U-48 Kgs) Junior, Mylliem Rangbihbih
Silver Medalists
Babit Kharsahnoh, Event (K1 Rules)(U-51 Kgs) Senior, Smit,
Elbring Umbah, Event (Full Contact) (U-51 Kgs) Senior, Mawtari Raid Thaiang RBD,
Lumjingsuk Iawphniaw, Event (Low Kick)(U-48 Kgs) Junior, Mawten Mawkyrwat
Bronze Medalists
Johny Ryntathiang, Event (Light Contact) (U-69 Kgs) Senior, Nongthymmai Nongkhriam,
Johny Ryntathiang, Event (Kick Light) (U-69 Kgs) Senior, Nongthymmai Nongkhriam
Emdor Blah, Event (Full Contact)(U-51 Kgs) Senior, Langkyrdem Iewduh
Dajied Kyrpang Synjri, Point Fighting U-28 Kgs – 5th Position.
Team Coach – Meranda Mukhim, Mawkynrew.
