Shillong, Sept 15: Ri-Bhoi retained their position at the top of the medal standings after another strong day of competition at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship 2026 on Tuesday, with the three-day meet set to conclude on Wednesday.
Ri-Bhoi now have eight gold, three silver and six bronze medals. East Khasi Hills climbed to second with four gold, four silver and one bronze, while Eastern West Khasi Hills slipped to third with three gold, two silver and three bronze.
The championship is being organised by the Meghalaya Athletics Association (MAA) with support from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre on the NEHU Shillong campus.
East Khasi Hills enjoyed a productive day, winning both the men’s and women’s 4x400m relay events, while Daniel L Wahlang secured gold in the men’s 5000m. Balasiewdor Pathaw claimed the women’s 5000m title, finishing around a minute and a half ahead of her nearest rival.
Ri-Bhoi added two gold medals to their tally, with Anrisha Klein winning the women’s long jump and Banistar Syiem taking the men’s shot put.
West Jaintia Hills swept both 4x100m relay titles, with East Khasi Hills finishing runners-up in the men’s and women’s events.
Athletes from the Garo Hills also made their mark. Tushal M Sangma won the men’s javelin gold for North Garo Hills, while South Garo Hills claimed three golds through Dilme Ch Marak in the women’s discus, Nokme Ch Sangma in the women’s javelin and Eliam Bonkam G Sangma in the men’s long jump, giving South West Garo Hills their first medal of the championship.
Tengsilchi B Marak won the women’s 400m, while Lastly Surong of East Jaintia Hills took gold in the men’s 400m.
All 12 districts have now secured at least one medal after two days of competition, with several events still to be decided on the final day.
The remaining events will provide athletes with one more opportunity to add to their medal tallies and strengthen their credentials for selection ahead of the 39th National Games, which Meghalaya will host in 2027.
