Shillong, Oct 17: The Boxing Association of East Khasi Hills District emerged as the overall champions of the State Sub-Junior U-15 Boxing Championship 2026, which was held at Raid Laban College, Madan Laban, here.
Eastern West Khasi Hills secured the runners-up position as the event concluded on Friday.
Among the dignitaries who attended and witnessed some of the bouts were cabinet minister and South Shillong MLA Sanbor Shullai, along with the Rangbah Shnong and Secretary of Madan Laban and Riat Laban, Iostar Sun and RG Marbaniang, Raid Laban College Secretary R Rynjah and other guests. The welcome address was delivered by Meghalaya Boxing Association President Cornelius Kharhunai.
Special awards were also presented. The Best Boxer Awards went to Salweang Sangma and Tariasa Marak, while the Emerging Boxer Award was won by Elegant Shadap of Ri-Bhoi.
The championship was organised with financial assistance from the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs and support under the Chief Minister’s Special Scheme.
This year, the MBA also organised a special Elite Women (54-57kg) category, where Nalangki Iakai defeated Pynjanai Syngkli to claim the title.
Boys’ results:
28-30kg – Gold: Wanmi Dashngain Kharkongor, Silver: Marcellino R Rimen
30-33kg – Gold: Daniel Nongrum, Silver: Safal Thapa
33-36kg – Gold: Salweang M Sangma, Silver: Samridh Biswa
36-38kg – Gold: Kitbok Shabong, Silver: Elegant Shadap
38-40kg – Gold: Steven Khyllep, Silver: Bantei Rani
40-42kg – Gold: Ethan Nongdhar, Silver: Banlang Lyngdoh
44-46kg – Gold: Debraj Thapa, Silver: Shandor Kharchandi
46-48kg – Gold: Kabibath M Sangma, Silver: Denzil Myrthong
48-50kg – Gold: Samha-o Malieh, Silver: Ariri Ch Momin
50-52kg – Gold: Enzo Jordan Nongkhlaw, Silver: Dedo R Marak
52-54kg – Gold: Ronak Thapa, Silver: Obadia R Marak
54-57kg – Gold: Rudolf Lyngdoh, Silver: Dame La-ai Janai Ksiang
57-60kg – Gold: Immanuel SM Sangma, Silver: Reginal Dkhar
Girls’ results:
30-36kg – Gold: Usiful Iawphniaw, Silver: Saphibakyrmen Kharsyntiew
38-42kg – Gold: Haphibasuk Kharsyntiew, Silver: Maphibanri Wahlang
42-46kg – Gold: Tariasa K Marak, Silver: Ira Bang
46-48kg – Gold: Dashisha Marbaniang, Silver: Ribashisha Sylliang
48-50kg – Gold: Judith Rympei, Silver: Darissa Adaia Batngen Lamin
50-54kg – Gold: Rika Dame Sungoh, Silver: Sheri Angels Laloo
57-60kg – Gold: Yangzan Tamang, Silver: Cassandra Diophika Wankhar
(Photos contributed)
