West Jaiñtia Badminton squad sets sendoff ahead of State Championships 2025

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 19, 2025

The West Jaiñtia District Badminton Association (WJDBA) held a formal sendoff on August 18 at Seinraij Indoor Hall for its 33-member squad, who will represent the district at the 40th State Badminton Championships in Ribhoi from August 20 to 23.

The event, presided over by President D. Pyrbot and attended by General Secretary Rimilan Passah and senior members, saw athletes receive new jerseys and participate in an intensive training session.

President Pyrbot urged players to uphold discipline and sportsmanship, while Passah highlighted teamwork and the importance of guidance from the Head Coach and Team Manager.

Special recognition went to Under-15 standout Wailadmiki Shadap Passah, who received a new racket for his district-level performance.

Selected Players:

Open Men’s Singles: Mebanker Shullai, Ram Najiar, Deilang wa oo Nongpluh, Gregoreo Passah, Kamwamut Talang, Dathrang P Chullai, Leminebon Suchiang, Banshanbor Lamare, Abhami Bareh
Open Men’s Doubles: Mebanker & Ram, Hrisami & Deilang, Banshan & Dapmon, Aebhami & Owawan, Kamwamut & Dathrang
Open Mixed Doubles: Mebanker & Josefina, Hrisami & Wakani, Deilang & Mercia, Owawan & Pretty
Open Women’s Singles: Josefina Passah, Wakani Toi, Pretty Sumer, Mercia Dhar
Open Women’s Doubles: Josefina & Wakani, Mercia & Pretty
Under-19 Boys Singles: Leminelson Suchiang, Lechan Suchiang, Dapmon Phadong, Teidame Sungoh
Under-19 Boys Doubles: Lechan & Dapmon, Iwansa oo & Teidame
Under-19 Mixed Doubles: Leminelson & Nihaka, Lechan & Dana, Teidame & Roviancy
Under-17 Boys Singles: Jayden Phyllei, Iwansa oo Sumer, Skhembok Lakai, Wailadmi S Passah, Deimon S Mannar, Sunshine Phadong, Rapsien Kyndiah
Under-17 Boys Doubles: Rapsien & Iwansa oo
Under-15 Boys Singles: Wailadmi S Passah, Sunshine Phadong, Deimon S Mannar, Skhembok Lakai, Rapsien Kyndiah, Jayden Phyllei
Under-15 Boys Doubles: Wailadmi & Skhembok, Deimon & Sunshine, Rapsien & Jayden
Under-13 Boys Singles: Ram Langstang, Lakhon Langstang, Shibor Langstang, Iaraplang Lamare
Under-13 Boys Doubles: Iaraplang & Ram, Chibor & Lakhon
Under-17 Girls Singles: Dana Phyllei, Roviancy Chullai, Nihaka Lamare
Under-17 Girls Doubles: Dana & Nihaka
Under-15 Girls Singles: Nihaka Lamare