Shillong, Nov 9: The Meghalaya Athletics Association today named a 44-member contingent for the 2nd North East Olympic Games 2022, which are scheduled to formally begin tomorrow.
Athletics at the Games will run from 12th to 15th November and be held at the SAI Training Centre on the NEHU campus here.
The MAA named Daisy Marwein as chief coach and Beningstar Lyngkhoi as assistant coach.
“We expect to get more medals this time,” MAA Secretary Finely Pariat said in a press release. Athletics brought Meghalaya one of their three gold medals at the 1st NEOG in 2018 in Manipur through Marso Kyndait, who is also in this year’s contingent.
Meghalaya athletes:
U-20 Women – Albamary Sohshang, Angelina Jackson, Anrisha Klein, Balasiewdor Pathaw, Bethlyne G Makri, Damika R Lyngdoh, Iba-I-Hun Kurbah, Joytiful Narlong, Lyntijingkyrmen Kharjahrin, Marqueenless Ramsiej, Melibad Kro, Rinalis Ingti, Ritina Hanse
20+ Women – Anuska Majhong, Artisan Byrsat, Claire Jones Jala Kharbhih, Durka Nartiang, Gloryfy Kurbah, Kyntimon Marwein, Happiness Phawa, Pynhunlang Puwein, Senitha Momin
U-20 Men – Dasaman Kyndait, Donbok Shabong, Kyrshanlang Shylla, Nathaniel Lyngdoh Nonglait, Primus Ronghi, Pringchang N Sangma, Repol Dkhar, Shongdorlang Jyrwa, Skhemlang Suba, Tusal M Sangma, Gracewin Ch Marak, Wolbetstar Ramsiej
20+ Men – Albinus Rongpeit, Daniel Lyngdoh Mawlong, Eleven Dkhar, Emphius Nongrum, Kalbin B Marak, Kelbinus Biam, Kermi Biam, Marso Kyndait, Sebastian Marboh, Simeon Marak
(Meghalaya Athletics Association photo)
