Rohit hits ton for M’laya in CK Nayudu Trophy
SHILLONG: A century by Rohit Shah (pictured) took Meghalaya to 215/4 on the first day of their U-23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy plate group match against Sikkim in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Shah, a resident of Nongpoh, came in at number three and finished the day on 132 not out, having struck nine fours on the opening day. Sikkim had won the toss and put Meghalaya in to bat first. A couple of Shah’s team mates managed to get into the 20s but could not push on. On the other hand, Meghalaya were also involved against Sikkim in the Senior Women’s One Day League and that match ended in a sensational, if rather unlucky, tie for Meghalaya. Finally, the Meghalaya U-16 boys’ team are chasing a mammoth first innings score of Maharashtra’s in the Vijay Merchant Trophy pre-quarterfinal.
M’laya cyclists cover 640 km to promote Nongkhnum festival
SHILLONG: Over 30 cyclists took to the streets in the city on Wednesday to promote the ‘Ka Rong Ki Nongkhnum’ festival 2018 which will be held this weekend at Nongkhnum River island in West Khasi Hills district. The island is Asia’s second largest river island and is home to waterfalls, beaches and natural pools. East Khasi Hills deputy commissioner Matsiewdor War Nongbri flagged off the bicycle rally organised by the Meghalaya Cycling Association and the Adventure and Mountain Biking Association (AMBiA).
Open Rapid Chess C’ship on December 29
SHILLONG: The 1st U Kiang Nangbah Memorial One-Day Open Rapid Chess Championship will be held on December 29, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. onwards at Lama Villa Community Hall, Shillong (Near Lumdiengjri Police Station).The Rapid Chess Championship is being organised by East Khasi Hills District Chess Association.There will be cash prize and attractive trophies for the Top 10 players and special prizes for players of Under-11 and Under-15 categories.The entry fee is Rs 100 for students and Rs 150 for open category. The last date for receipt of entries is December 28, 2018. For details, interested participants can contact – B Kharbani (8258898775), R Katrai (8787333937), F Thangkhiew (8787353121) and Sikam Sangma (8837242771).
M’laya win 5 Gold medals in North East karate c’ship
SHILLONG: Fifty three Karatekas from state participated in the recently concluded 6th NESKFI North East Karate Championship 2018 held at Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, Shukovi, Dimapur, Nagaland from December 10-12. The team bagged 5 Gold, 10 Silver and 27 Bronze Medal. Altogether 370 karatekas from 8 North Eastern States, Assam Rifles & Arunachal Police participated in the said Championship. The Team was accompanied by Arjun Sewa (Coach), Mingson Rymbai (Coach), Albertstar Kharkongor (Manager), Edilbert A. Lyndem (Manager), Donboklang Lyngdoh (Technical Official) & Damang Syngkon (Technical Official).
