Shillong, Oct 16: The 1st Inter School and College Mawpoin Tournament, celebrating a traditional indigenous game, concluded in Shillong on Thursday at Mawlai Madan Heh.
Organised by the Seng Samla Seng Khasi Kmie, the event was opened on 12th October by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong.
In the school category, the boys’ championship was won by Seng Khasi Riwar Mihngi Higher Secondary School of Pynursla after they defeated Seng Khasi Higher Secondary School of Jaiaw. In the girls’ category, Seng Khasi Secondary School of Umkseh Tyrsad emerged champions after overcoming Seng Khasi Higher Secondary School of Shillong in the final.
In the college category, Synod College claimed the women’s title after defeating Ri War College, Pynursla, while Seng Khasi College won the men’s championship by defeating Union Christian College.
The closing ceremony was attended by Abhilash Baranwal, the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills. He was accompanied by the President of Seng Khasi Kmie, O Pyngrope.
(Photo contributed)