Tura, Nov 1: Three-time national champion Banteilang Jyrwa emerged as the standout performer at Bilgaro Moto X 2026, winning both the Expert and Open categories as the two-day motocross championship concluded at the Dodenanggre track in Tura on Saturday.
Organised by the Tura Motor Sports Club (TMSC), the championship attracted around 60 entries across various categories, with riders from Meghalaya and neighbouring regions competing on a challenging 1.5-kilometre dirt circuit featuring sharp turns, steep jumps and technical sections.
Jyrwa dominated the Expert Category, claiming the top position and the winner’s prize of Rs 30,000. Jayden Wandame Nongkhlaw finished second to take home Rs 20,000, while Evander M Sangma secured third place and Rs 10,000.
Jyrwa also continued his impressive run by winning the premier Open Category, completing a double victory at the championship.
Reflecting on his performance, Jyrwa described the track as a fantastic experience, highlighting its length, tight corners and technical challenges. He also pointed to the multi-lap format, which allowed riders to recover from early setbacks and push through to the finish.
In the 2-Stroke Category, Jayden Wandame Nongkhlaw claimed first place and the winner’s prize of Rs 20,000. Banshanlang Kharthangmaw finished second with Rs 15,000, while Tenzy Sangma took third place and Rs 10,000.
The Novice Category saw Chebat Sangma emerge victorious, earning Rs 20,000. Chingku D Momin finished runner-up with Rs 15,000, while Walsado Ch Sangma secured third place and Rs 10,000.
In the Beginners Category, Banpynskhem Kharthangman took the top honours and a cash prize of Rs 15,000. Javian Dean Shanghtiang finished second with Rs 10,000, while Bobby S Sangma claimed third place and Rs 7,000.
One of the notable additions to this year’s championship was the introduction of the Kids Demo Category, aimed at encouraging young enthusiasts to take up adventure sports and developing grassroots motocross talent.
Choyanne Gurung Jamir topped the demonstration category, followed by Bilgaro K Sangma in second place and Chegrim Ch Marak in third. The young riders displayed impressive control and discipline on the track despite their age.
Speaking after his first-place finish, Choyanne expressed his excitement and explained how his approach of accelerating hard and braking sharply helped him during the demonstration. He also spoke about his passion for motocross, saying that he particularly enjoyed riding bikes.
Both Choyanne and Bilgaro have now participated in three motocross events, having secured podium finishes in their previous two appearances as well.
Speaking on the successful conclusion of the championship, TMSC representative Natash Yuvraj reflected on the event’s journey since its inception in 2015 and reiterated that rider safety remained the organisation’s foremost priority.
While this year’s participation was predominantly from Meghalaya, riders from Guwahati and other parts of Assam also took part. The organisers expressed their hope of attracting participants from Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim in future editions as the championship expands its reach.
With Bilgaro Moto X 2026 concluded, TMSC will now turn its attention to its next motorsport event, Bilgaro-XI, a four-wheeler off-road competition scheduled for mid-November.
