Shillong, Mar 2: The Seng Khasi Kmie organised the ‘Sarong La Ka Jong Run’, comprising 10km and 5km races, here yesterday as part of the organisation’s year-long 125th anniversary celebrations, with over 1,300 runners taking part on a beautiful Saturday morning.
The two races began and ended at the Seng Khasi’s Weiking Ground in Jaiaw. There were several categories for men and women – 10km open, 10km for those above 50 years, 5km open and 5km for members of the Niam Khasi and Niamtre faiths.
The winners of the 10km open races received Rs 8,000 each, those of the 10km 50-plus races Rs 4,000 each and those of both categories of 5km race Rs 5,000 each. There was also prize money for the other podium finishers and consolation prizes for those who finished in the Top 8. Medals were also awarded to all the finishers.
The organisers also felicitated Kmoin Wahlang, the U Kiang Nangbah Award 2025 winner, who also took part in the run.
In all there were 1,349 runners, including some of the best local long distance athletes, from the different districts of Meghalaya and even further afield. The event thus brought together a wide range of runners, from different age groups, communities and faiths – a true celebration of the state and country’s unity in diversity.
RESULTS:
10km open category (male):
1st – Rishanmehi Ryngkhlem (37 min, 10 sec)
2nd – Aiborlang Wanniang (37:15)
3rd – Hasebinson Marwein (37:20)
10km open category (female):
1st – Lari Marbaniang (46:58)
2nd – Angelista Syiemlieh (47:18)
3rd – Phyrnai Kyndait (47:20)
10km above 50 years (male):
1st – Badon Sing Tham (44:10)
2nd – Swonding Mawlong (47:15)
3rd – Jelin Sing Lyngdoh (47:47)
10km above 50 years (female):
1st – Menamary Wahlang (55:43)
2nd – Rolinda Wanniang (1:02:00)
3rd – Ihlingda Wanniang (1:03:00)
5km open (male):
1st – Iwell John Ramsiej (16:36)
2nd – Daioo Himitre Suting (17:24)
3rd – Jines Fulson Hoojon (17:30)
5km open (female):
1st – Marqueenless Ramsiej (20:19)
2nd – Daplin Wahlang (20:50)
3rd – Lyntijingkyrmen Kharjahrin (21:31)
5km Niam Khasi/Niamtre (male):
1st – Dabit Dkhar (16:47)
2nd – Knerlang Phawa (16:50)
3rd – Dasaman Kyndait (16:55)
5km Niam Khasi/Niamtre (female):
1st – Balasiewdor Pathaw (official time awaited)
2nd – Ribika Dkhar (official time awaited)
3rd – Dakahi Kyndait (official time awaited)
(TSR photo of the Top 8 10km men’s open runners)