One was a volunteer for the ongoing Meghalaya games and the other two physical fitness enthusiasts pumping weights at a local gym in Tura, the trio of Raksil N Sangma, Chukam N Marak and John Tengsubat D Sangma had never imagined they would be standing at the victory podium displaying their medals in a sporting event they never participated in.

Manipur's Phamdom Ranibala Devi has set a new record in the 55 kg women’s weightlifting category at the 37th National Games in Goa.