Shillong, May 22: East Khasi Hills stamped their authority on the State Level Inter-School Athletics Meet 2026, clinching the overall championship after a string of impressive performances across categories at the SAI STC Shillong, NEHU Campus on Friday.
Organised by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs in collaboration with the Meghalaya Athletics Association, the meet witnessed intense competition among young athletes from across the state, with several emerging talents making their mark on the track and field.East Khasi Hills also dominated the team events, securing the Best Boys Team and Best Girls Team titles. North Garo Hills finished runners-up in the boys’ section, while West Jaintia Hills claimed the runners-up spot in the girls’ category.
The meet also highlighted the growing standards of athletics in Meghalaya, with athletes from different districts producing commendable performances and challenging the traditional dominance of East Khasi Hills.Among the standout individual performers, Ewandame Mark Syiemlieh of East Khasi Hills was adjudged Best Athlete in the Under-14 Boys category following his high jump exploits, while Lamsaka Dkhar of East Jaintia Hills secured the Under-14 Girls honour for long jump.
In the Under-16 division, Highbornson Muksor of East Jaintia Hills emerged as the Best Athlete in the boys’ category, while Amandy Rumnong of East Khasi Hills bagged the girls’ title.
North Garo Hills athlete Cherim Ch Sangma was declared Best Athlete in the Under-18 Boys category, while Tusame N Marak of East Khasi Hills clinched the girls’ award.
