Meghalaya Games: East Khasi Hills clean sweeps badminton in boys and girls category

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 18, 2024

East Khasi Hills continued their domination of the badminton court with all four gold medals up for grabs in the boys’ and girls’ categories going to the district.

In the girl’s singles, the event was won by Netania T tariang who defeated her West Khasi Hills opponent, Shimtihum Lyngdoh with bronze going to West Jaintia Hills (WJH) and West Garo Hills (WGH).

In the girls’ doubles, Netaniya paired up with Caralinda Nongbri and defeated Shimtihum and her partner Doreenzia Kharbani. Once again WGH and WJH shared the bronze medals.

The boys’ singles saw Reynel Kharbuki defeat his compatriot from the same district (EKH) Stephan Marwein. The bronze was shared by Eastern West Khasi Hills (EWKH) and Ribhoi.

Reynel then partnered with Pratham Majumdar in the boy’s doubles finals to beat Banshabor Lamare and lechan Suchiang. Ri bhoi and WGH shared the bronze.