West Jaintia Hills secures top spots in athletics at Meghalaya Games

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 25, 2025

The 6th Meghalaya Games 2025 witnessed thrilling athletics competitions at the Wahiajer Multi Sports Complex, with West Jaintia Hills emerging as the dominant force.

The Best Athlete Men award was given to Henry Yoga A Sangma of North Garo Hills, who completed the 100m dash in 11.15 seconds, scoring 842 points. However, it was West Jaintia Hills that stole the show, with Damika R. Lyngdoh winning the Best Athlete Women award in the 400m category, completing the race in 1:02.37 seconds and scoring 760 points. The Best Promising Athlete was adjudged to Joytiful Narlong of Ri-Bhoi in the Long Jump event, finishing in 4.75 meters and scoring 730 points.

The Mixed Relay race saw West Jaintia Hills secure the top spot, with team members Renaldi Dhar, Damika R. Lyngdoh, Kyrshanlang Shylla, and Himonki Khaii achieving a record time of 4:00.74 seconds. East Khasi Hills took second place with a time of 4:11.15 seconds, thanks to the efforts of Donbok Shabong, Lankupar Roy Kharpuli, Bethlyne Grace Makri, and Iaishah Biangpor Sohiong. Ri-Bhoi claimed third place with a time of 4:16.79 seconds, courtesy of team members Droliwel Syiem, Joytiful Narlong, Rinalis Ingti, and Skhemlang Suba.

West Jaintia Hills continued its dominance, with Kyrshanlang Shylla winning the 200m men’s category in 23.96 seconds, and Damika R. Lyngdoh securing the top spot in the 200m women’s category in 28.16 seconds. The district also emerged victorious in the Mixed Relay race, with a record time of 4:00.74 seconds.

Other notable performances included Skhemlang Suba of Ri-Bhoi, who won the 1500m men’s category in 4:16.27 seconds, and Daplin Wahlang of South West Khasi Hills, who secured the top spot in the 1500m women’s category in 5:25.22 seconds.

Medal glory: East Khasi Hills dominates, West Jaintia Hills and Ri-Bhoi follow at Meghalaya Games

In the Javelin Throw event, Melibad Kro of Ri-Bhoi won the women’s category with a throw of 28.99 meters, while Tusal M Sangma of North Garo Hills emerged victorious in the men’s category with a throw of 48.13 meters.

Men’s 1500m:

• 1st Place: Skhemlang Suba (Ri-Bhoi) – 4:16.27 sec
• 2nd Place: Eleven Dkahr (East Jaintia Hills) – 4:21.46 sec
• 3rd Place: Ram Shylla (West Jaintia Hills) – 4:28.51 sec
• 4th Place: Marshal Wanniang (West Khasi Hills) – 4:28.61 sec
• 5th Place: Phailang Rngaid (West Khasi Hills) – 4:30.99 sec
• 6th Place: Nirest R Marak (West Garo Hills) – 4:32.16 sec

Women’s 1500m:

• 1st Place: Daplin Wahlang (South West Khasi Hills) – 5:25.22 sec
• 2nd Place: Monlangki Kyndait (West Jaintia Hills) – 5:28.66 sec
• 3rd Place: Bethlyne Grace Makri (East Khasi Hills) – 5:32.80 sec
• 4th Place: Kwilindaris Nongsiej (West Khasi Hills) – 5:50.25 sec
• 5th Place: Wasaki Phawa (East Jaintia Hills) – 5:53.28 sec
• 6th Place: Rebeka Jyndiang (West Khasi Hills) – 6:05.02 sec

Women’s Javelin Throw:

• 1st Place: Melibad Kro (Ri-Bhoi) – 28.99 m
• 2nd Place: Dimechi K Sangma (North Garo Hills) – 20.04 m
• 3rd Place: Dilme Ch Marak (South Garo Hills) – 19.09 m
• 4th Place: Rosely Dkhar (East Jaintia Hills) – 18.21 m

Men’s 200m:

• 1st Place: Kyrshanlang Shylla (West Jaintia Hills) – 23.96 sec
• 2nd Place: Banraplang Lapang (Ri-Bhoi) – 24.32 sec
• 3rd Place: Henry Yoga A Sangma (North Garo Hills) – 24.40 sec
• 4th Place: Donbok Shabong (East Khasi Hills) – 24.65 sec
• 5th Place: Kyntiew Shaphrang (East Khasi Hills) – 25.12 sec
• 6th Place: Yiarmanwil Rymbai (West Jaintia Hills) – 25.69 sec

Women’s 200m:

• 1st Place: Damika R. Lyngdoh (West Jaintia Hills) – 28.16 sec
• 2nd Place: Himonki Khaii (West Jaintia Hills) – 28.76 sec
• 3rd Place: Ritina Hanse (Ri-Bhoi) – 29.10 sec
• 4th Place: Pringchi R Marak (South Garo Hills) – 30.76 sec
• 5th Place: Adelyne Myrthong (East Khasi Hills) – 32.12 sec
• 6th Place: Tina Koch (South West Garo Hills) – 32.38 sec

Men’s Javelin Throw:

• 1st Place: Tusal M Sangma (North Garo Hills) – 48.13 m
• 2nd Place: Biljakra A Sangma (South Garo Hills) – 47.14 m
• 3rd Place: Nikjrang Ch Marak (South West Garo Hills) – 44.10 m
• 4th Place: Sengprang Ch Marak (East Garo Hills) – 41.70 m
• 5th Place: Jame Phangcho (Ri-Bhoi) – 35.23 m