Shillong, June 6: The Meghalaya Arm Wrestling Association (MAWA) delivered an outstanding performance at the 4th PAFI National Armwrestling and Para Armwrestling Championship 2026, winning a total of 85 medals at the competition held at Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from May 29 to June 2.
The Meghalaya contingent secured 32 gold, 31 silver and 22 bronze medals across the Sub-Junior, Junior, Youth, Senior, Masters, Grandmasters and Para Armwrestling categories, underlining the state’s growing strength in the sport at the national level.
Among the standout performers was Jimmison Marwein, who clinched double gold in the Youth Boys 65kg category by winning both the left and right-hand events. Victoria Nongshli also enjoyed a highly successful campaign, claiming gold and silver in the Junior Girls 55kg division before adding a silver medal in the Senior Women’s 55kg category.
Olivia Dkhar emerged as one of Meghalaya’s brightest stars at the championship. She won gold in the Youth Girls 65kg right-hand event and silver in the left-hand event before adding another gold medal in the Senior Women’s 65kg right-hand category. Her exceptional performance earned her the prestigious “Champion of Champions” title in the Youth Girls division.
The senior categories also produced several gold-medal performances. Franky Marboh won gold in the Senior Men’s 55kg left-hand event, while Bandarika Kharkongor, Badalin Kharbangar and Alan Sun Marbaniang secured gold medals in their respective divisions. Margaret Pathaw dominated the Master Women 60kg category, winning double gold in both left and right-hand events.
Meghalaya’s Para Armwrestling team was equally impressive, producing a series of dominant performances. Aisilda Thabah, Banlamjingshai Syiem, Bantei Warlarpih, Sinitylutmon Kympat, Hubert Paliar, Shanborlang Siangshai, Alexander Lyngdoh, Johnkit Maring and Prisca Pyngrope each secured double gold medals in their respective categories. Graham Jones Kharnarbi also impressed by winning gold in the left-hand event and silver in the right-hand event of the CPD Sitting Men 60kg category.
MAWA congratulated all athletes, coaches, officials and supporters for their efforts and expressed confidence that the achievements would inspire more young people across the state to take up the sport and compete at higher levels in the future.
Meghalaya Medal Winners
Gold Medal Winners
Junior Girls
- Victoria Nongshli (Right Hand, 55kg)
- Ibankyntiew Pamsad (Right Hand, 50kg)
Youth Boys
- Jimmison Marwein (Left & Right Hand, 65kg)
Youth Girls
- Olivia Dkhar (Right Hand, 65kg)
Senior Men
- Franky Marboh (Left Hand, 55kg)
Senior Women
- Bandarika Kharkongor (Left Hand, 60kg)
- Badalin Kharbangar (Right Hand, 80kg)
- Olivia Dkhar (Right Hand, 65kg)
Master Men
- Alan Sun Marbaniang (Right Hand)
Master Women
- Margaret Pathaw (Left & Right Hand, 60kg)
Grandmaster Women
- Starina Jasain (Right Hand, 60kg)
Para Armwrestling Gold Medal Winners
- Aisilda Thabah (HI Standing Junior Girls 50kg) – 2 Gold
- Banlamjingshai Syiem (HI Standing Junior Boys 55kg) – 2 Gold
- Bantei Warlarpih (HI Standing Junior Boys 65+kg) – 2 Gold
- Sinitylutmon Kympat (HI Standing Women 70kg) – 2 Gold
- Hubert Paliar (HI Standing Men 60kg) – 2 Gold
- Shanborlang Siangshai (HI Standing Men 70kg) – 2 Gold
- Alexander Lyngdoh (HI Standing Men 80kg) – 2 Gold
- Johnkit Maring (HI Standing Men 90kg) – 2 Gold
- Prisca Pyngrope (PID Sitting Women 55kg) – 2 Gold
- Graham Jones Kharnarbi (CPD Sitting Men 60kg, Left Hand)
Silver Medal Winners
Sub-Junior Girls
- Dafica Syngkli (Left Hand, 55kg)
- P. Duphimesara Dkhar (Right Hand, 55kg)
- Lasiewdor Syiemlieh (Right Hand, 50kg)
Junior Girls
- Victoria Nongshli (Left Hand, 55kg)
- Banrihun Lyngdoh (Right Hand, 55kg)
- Nerisa Kharphuli (Left & Right Hand, 70kg)
Youth Girls
- Olivia Dkhar (Left Hand, 65kg)
- Anisha Kyrsian (Left Hand, 50kg)
Senior Women
- Victoria Nongshli (Right Hand, 55kg)
- Airikmenlang Shabong (Left Hand, 50kg)
- Angelis Kharumnuid (Right Hand, 50kg)
- Liza Susngi (Left Hand, 80kg)
Master Men
- Borsis Lyngdoh Nongbri (Right Hand, 70kg)
- Alexshonroy M. Umlong (Right Hand, 80kg)
Grandmaster Men
- Everson Thangkhiew (Right Hand, 80kg)
Grandmaster Women
- Mihsngewbha Rymbai (Left & Right Hand, 80kg)
- Starina Jasain (Left Hand, 60kg)
- Monica Jasain (Right Hand, 60kg)
Bronze Medal Winners
Sub-Junior Girls
- Naphibanroi Mawlong (Left Hand, 40kg)
- Da-I-Ne Shisha Makdoh (Right Hand, 60kg)
Junior Boys
- Heipormi Talang (Right Hand, 50kg)
- Teinam Warjri (Right Hand, 60kg)
- Samuel Nongsiej (Right Hand, 55kg)
Junior Girls
- Rosela Mary Rynjah (Left Hand, 55kg)
- Ri-Iaka Kyrsian (Left Hand, 50kg)
Youth Boys
- Riyan Lyngdoh (Left Hand)
Youth Girls
- Simisha Thabah (Left Hand, 60kg)
- Monica Syntem (Right Hand, 65kg)
Senior Women
- Bandarika Kharkongor (Right Hand, 60kg)
- Airikmenlang Shabong (Right Hand, 50kg)
- Pyndapbiang Shabong (Left Hand, 55kg)
Master Men
- Borsis Lyngdoh Nongbri (Left Hand, 70kg)
- Alan Sun Marbaniang (Left Hand)
Master Women
- Melinda Mawlong (Left & Right Hand, 60kg)
Grandmaster Men
- Thranghok Dkhar (Left Hand, 70kg)
- Everson Thangkhiew (Left Hand, 80kg)
Grandmaster Women
- Monica Jasain (Left Hand, 60kg)
Senior Grandmaster Men
- Draiwell Kurkalang (Right Hand, 70kg)
