Ri Bhoi athletes shine at 3rd State Weightlifting Championship 2024 in Jowai

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 28, 2024

The strength and skill of male and female weightlifters from across the Khasi and Jaintia regions were on full display at the 3rd State Weightlifting Championship 2024.

Organized by the Meghalaya Weightlifting Association (MWA) in collaboration with the office of the District Sports Officer (DSO), West Jaintia Hills, the event saw participation from 18 women and 27 men.

This two-day weightlifting competition, which commenced on October 25 and concluded on October 26, was held at the Tpeppale community hall in Jowai. The aim was to identify and encourage athletes who could potentially represent the state in the upcoming Meghalaya Games 2025 in Jowai and Wahiajer.

Medals were distributed by Chief Guest JHADC MDC Eveningstar Teron, alongside dignitaries such as District Sports Officer Khroobok Passah, Working President of the Meghalaya State Olympic Association John F. Kharshiing, and President of the Meghalaya Weightlifting Association Donald Rymbai. Officials from the Arunachal Weightlifting Association, including Biku Satita (International Referee CAT-2), Techi Nadam, and Takio Yana Tagru (both National Referees CAT-2), supervised the event.

Results:

Men’s Categories:
49 KG Youth: 1st – Wansameki Buhroy (East Khasi Hills), 2nd – Febragas Lyngdoh (East Jaintia Hills), 3rd – David Lyngdoh (Ri Bhoi).
55 KG Junior: 1st – Iakmenlang Kharkongor (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Jewel Lyngdoh (West Jaintia Hills), 3rd – Damebeithi Tang (West Jaintia Hills).
61 KG Junior: 1st – Sahryngkat Marboh (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Wanbhabiang Thabah (Ri Bhoi), 3rd – Amanfield Ryngtathiang (East Khasi Hills).
67 KG Junior: 1st – Gerald Thabah (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Lamjingmut Lamare (West Jaintia Hills), 3rd – Lamphrang Suiam (West Jaintia Hills).
55 KG Senior: 1st – Iaikmenlang Kharkongor (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Mark Brandon Suiam (East Jaintia Hills), 3rd – Banshanborlang Bareh (East Khasi Hills).
61 KG Senior: 1st – Biangbok Umbah (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Jeffrey Jonathan Kharnadu (East Khasi Hills), 3rd – Banshanborlang Bareh (East Khasi Hills).
67 KG Senior: 1st – Anastasius Ryndongsngi (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Calten Sari (West Jaintia Hills).
73 KG Senior: 1st – Banteiskhem Lyngdoh (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Winningstar Dhar, 3rd – Samebiang Passah (from West Jaintia Hills).

Women’s Categories:
49 KG Youth: 1st – Forky Suchen (East Jaintia Hills), 2nd – Zamareen Kurkalang (East Khasi Hills).
59 KG Junior: 1st – Isalarica Lapang, 2nd – Ialaarica Lapang (both South West Khasi Hills), 3rd – Forky Suchen (East Jaintia Hills).
55 KG Junior: 1st – Larityngkai Lawriniang (Eastern West Khasi Hills), 2nd – Balawanshwa Kharkongor (Ri Bhoi).
71 KG Junior: 1st – Deiphibanri Lyngdoh, 2nd – Phibabetbha Kshiar (both East Khasi Hills).
49 KG Senior: 1st – Isalarica Lapang, 2nd – Ialarisa Lapang (both South West Khasi Hills), 3rd – Alisha Grace Syiemlieh (Ri Bhoi).
59 KG Senior: 1st – Ibanrihun Maring (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Bavaria Shullai (West Jaintia Hills), 3rd – Jasmie Ibakor Kharphuli (East Khasi Hills).
71 KG Senior: 1st – Aieibanity Lyngdoh (Ri Bhoi), 2nd – Ibalaioh Khamtilut Namsaw (Ri Bhoi), 3rd – Yoolangki Niangti (West Jaintia Hills).