U-19 Boys Cricket: West Jaintia Hills clinch 1 wicket win
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Sep 21: West Jaintia Hills District Cricket Association snatched a one wicket victory off the last ball in an edge-of-the-seat contest against East Khasi Hills Cricket Association in Zone 1’s Group B of the Meghalaya Cricket Association’s U-19 Boys Inter District Cricket Tournament today.The other scheduled match, between Tura DCA and North Garo Hills DCA in Zone 2, had to be abandoned in Salpara, Mendipathar, without a ball being bowled.At Umbuda, Nongpoh, the match was reduced to 25 overs a side. EKH won the toss and quickly chose to bat first as they looked to post a big total. However, they faced an early setback as they lost their top three batters for just 30 runs on the board. Nangsan Kynter (14) and Daulabiang Shangpliang (35) then began repairing the innings and EKH made it to 100 for the loss of two additional wickets.A late flourish by Number 10 Jentizen Marpna, however, with 16 not out from 11 balls, got them to 132 all out. Namewanki Pakyntein finished with figures of 3/20 and Byforcestar Dhar 2/25.In a similar start to their innings, West Jaintia Hills were also reduced to 30/3 before a 47-run partnership between Chwamiki Ryngkhlem (18) and Namewanki (19) steadied the ship. EKH fought back with a spate of wickets before Marconi Phawa came to the rescue with an innings of 33 from 30 balls (2x4s, 3x6s), which was absolutely crucial in getting WJH to 100. However, Marconi could not see the job through and when he fell as the ninth wicket, WJH were on 116, with 17 runs still to win in 3.2 overs. Riata Challam was able to hit two fours in an unbeaten 14 from 22, while Stellify N Sten managed to eke out 2 from 4, including the winning run off the very last ball, to get their side home by one wicket.Damechwa Khongsngi (3/11) was the pick of the bowlers for EKH, while Despenly Syiemlieh (2/32) and Daulabiang (2/34). On Friday, in Zone 1’s Group A, Shillong Cricket Association A will face Ri-Bhoi DCA, while South Garo Hills DCA and North Garo Hills DCA will play each other in Zone 2.
3975 athletes to participate in Sohra Half Marathon
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SHILLONG, Sep 21: The Organising committee for the 2nd Sohra International Half Marathon on Thursday while addressing the media informed that after the closing of the registration a total of 3975 athletes registered for the Sohra International half Marathon. A huge jump compared to last year which was around 700. The press briefing addressed. John F Kharshiing Co- Chairman and Finely L Pariat, Organising Secretary. Key announcements:1- participants for the 5k run for fun can collect their T-shirts on the 26th and 27th Sept from 12pm onwards from the MSOA office, JN Stadium, Polo Grounds, Shillong. 2-Participants for the 21k and 10k to collect their chest/chip/bib numbers on 28th and 29th September 2023 from the SSA Gallery, JN Stadium Polo Grounds from 12pm onwards.3-Buses from Shillong will leave at 5AM sharp from additional Secretariat parking and the same designated bus will drop the participants back to Shillong. 4-Participants requested to bring only the important personal items required for the run and not to carry unnecessary valuable items. 5- 21k Sohra International half Marathon run will start and be flagged off at 6.30 Am from Laitsohpliah. 6- Refreshments would be issued to all participants at 5Am and Lunch after the Run.7- Information to all tourist and tourist stakeholders in shillong and Sohra sub division that the roads from Laitsohpliah to Sohra – Mawsmai will be closed from 6am to 9Am on 30th Sept 2023.8- All participants unable to complete the run on time will be picked up by the sweeper buses. 9- Buses for participants from Sohra area participating in the 21k and 10k will be dropped at the starting points.10- Tshirt run for fun for Shillong based will be given on 26th 27th msoa office 12noon onwards. Chest no and Tshirt for others on 28th 29th September from 10AM to 4pm in the Shillong sports stadium. Bus will leave shillong 5am on 30th from State library in from of All saints church . For Sohra tshirt will be given to all school on 27th September at 12noon from Cherra Presbyterian school,bus will leave from Thanad sohra for Laitsohpliah 5am.
SAFF U-19: India thrash Bangladesh 3-0 in opener
KATHMANDU, Sep 21:Gwgwmsar Goyary, Naoba Meitei Pangambam and Arjun Singh Oinam were on target as India blanked Bangladesh 3-0 in the SAFF U-19 Championship at the Dashrath Stadium, here on Thursday.India will play their next Group B match against Bhutan on September 25 as they look to qualify for the knockout stage.Group A consists of hosts Nepal, Maldives and Pakistan. The top two sides from each group will progress to the semi-finals.Stepping onto the international stage after more than two years, the Blue Colts roared into action within 34 seconds.Ishaan Shishodia received a long ball on the right before sending a cross floating into the box.Bangladesh defender Mohammad Yousuf Ali failed to clear the ball, which landed sweetly at the feet of Gwgwmsar Goyary.The India forward did not make a mistake as he slotted home India’s first goal.India doubled the lead in the 45+5th minute capitalising on a lapse in Bangladesh’s defence with Naoba Meitei striking.Pressing further, Indians played a series of passes near the Bangladesh penalty area that finally ended up with a pass from Shishodia to Kelvin Singh Taorem.Taorem allowed the ball to roll past him, presenting an unmarked Arjun Singh Oinam with a golden opportunity.Oinam unleashed a right-footer that found the back of the net. (PTI)
