Shillong, Jul 22: The Meghalaya kickboxing team bagged an impressive 14 medals at the WAKO India Senior National Kickboxing Championship, which was held in Haryana from 18th to 21st July.
For the first time in seven years Hame Shaniah Suiam could not earn a medal after picking up an injury.
The team was led by coach Albanrilang Pearson Mylliem Umlong and manager Triolian Myrthong.
Meghalaya gold medallists:
1. Ibadarishisha Mukhim (Full Contact Senior Women -48 kg)
2. Marshal Mawiong (Low Kick Senior Men -54kg)
3. Pynshrainmiki Rabon (Low Kick Senior Men -67kg)
4. Babit Kharsahnoh (K1 Senior Men -51kg)
5. Sparkle Rynghang (K1 Senior Men -57 kg)
Silver medallists:
1. Stepphyrnai Kharpein (Point Fighting Senior Men -51 kg)
2. Tyllishanlang Kharpein (Kick Light Senior Men -45 kg)
3. Vishal Rai (Full Contact Senior Men -51 kg)
4. Bantei Sungoh (Low Kick Senior Men -63.5 kg)
5. Shiva Pradhan (K1 Senior Men -51 kg)
Bronze medallists:
1. Belldona Pakyntein (Low Kick Senior Women -52 kg)
2. Jezerel Sangma (Full Contact Senior Men -51 kg)
3. Elbring Umbah (Full Contact Senior Men -60 kg)
4. Pappu Thapa (Low Kick Senior Men -51 kg)
(Photo credit: Lorenzo Pearson Warjri)
