Shillong, Aug 1: Karatekas from the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association have brought further honour to the state by clinching 5 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals at the 8th International Karate Championship – Indian Challenger Cup 2024 in Kolkata.
The tournament ran from 26th to 28th July, with AMKA releasing the results today.
Twenty-two AMKA karatekas took part in the three-day championship, led by Ester Mary Lyngdoh and Pynhunlang Kharbuli.
Meghalaya medallists:
Gold – Phidaiakashisha Lyngdoh (Girls Individual Kumite Cadet -54kg)
Iwannaki L Khongji (Girls Individual Kumite Cadet -42kg)
Ferrando Wanniang (Boys Individual Kumite 13 years -45kg)
Nongpoknganba T Kharmawphlang (Boys Individual Kumite 13 years -40kg)
Aibor Jyrwa (Boys Individual Kumite 12 years -40kg)
Silver – Phindasumarlin Rani (Women Individual Kumite -45kg)
Lapyntngen Mary Lamin (Girls Individual Kumite 12 years -40kg)
Bronze – Cathy Sweety Nongrum (Girls Individual Kumite junior -42kg)
Feliza Hujon (Girls Individual Kumite cadet -54kg)
Rupaly Deka (Girls Individual Kumite cadet -42kg)
(All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association photo)