TURA, Sep 6: A cycling race as part of the yearlong celebration of 50 years of Meghalaya’s statehood was held at Ampati on Tuesday. The event, which was organised by the district administration in collaboration with the district sports office and the DC election, was participated by close to hundred cycling enthusiasts from all walks of life.
South West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Gideon Kharmawphlang flagged off the cycling race and urged the participants to compete in true sportsmanship while at the same time taking care not to injure themselves.
The race was flagged off at Ampati Mini Stadium in the presence of ADC, Ampati PK Sangma, District Sports Officer SM Marak, SDSEO Ampati E Ch Marak and other district officials.
Later, Additional Deputy Commissioner, PK Sangma, presented medals and cash prizes to winners of both the men and women categories of the event.
The 1st position, Runners up and 2nd Runners up for both the categories carried a cash prize of Rs15,000, 10,000 and 5,000 respectively while altogether fourteen consolation prizes were handed out with a cash prize of Rs 1,000 each.
In men’s category, Niksrang R Marak of Kolkatola bagged the first prize, Jeckison Ch. Sangma of Digilakona came second and Batsrang A Sangma of Tebronggre got the third prize; while in women’s category, Smile Orchid M Momin from Walbakgre, Sulitha B Sangma of Kolkatola and Josina B Marak of Jangnapara won the first, second and third prizes respectively. Consolation prizes were also given to seven participants each from both the categories.
