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Tura: Jan 18: The fifth edition of the Meghalaya Games saw traditional sports taking center stage on Thursday as participants displayed exceptional skills in events such as Rah Moo Khrah, Wa’Pong Sika, and Mawpoin.
In the Rah Moo Khrah (Men’s) category, individual event, Da 00 Hi Dhar from West Jaintia Hills District secured the first position, followed by Me-U-Ru Suna and Vincent Bareh from the same district in second and third places, respectively.
In the team event of Rah Moo Khrah (Men), West Jaintia Hills District bagged the first position, with team members- Baphin Nongrum, Shanlangki Lyngdoh, Callten Sari, Me-U-Ru Suna and Da 00 Hi Dhar. East Khasi Hills District emerged as the runners-up with team members- Janaising Marbaniang, Arkystar Kharkamni, Biangpor Kharkongor, Vincent Bareh and Arjun Thabah.
In the traditional game Wa’Pong Sika (Men), Pangrak R Marak from West Garo Hills District clinched the top spot, with Lambai Challam and Wanlambhamiki Passah from West Jaintia Hills District securing the second and third positions.
The traditional game Mawpoin (Women) showcased exceptional performances as East Khasi Hills District claimed the first position.
The winning team included Kmenshisha Syiemlieh, Pdiangtihun Swer, Saphira Kharmalki, Labianghun Kharkongor, Kordilia Wahlang, Kertisha Mawtein Nongsiej, Lashembha Thabah, and Mayalangika Bareh.
West Garo Hills District and West Jaintia Hills District secured the second and third positions, respectively.
In the Mawpoin (Men) category, East Khasi Hills District continued their winning streak.
West Garo Hills District and West Jaintia Hills District secured the second and third positions.

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