Ri Bhoi strongest man competition on Nov 17

Nongpoh: The Ri Bhoi Weightlifting Association (RBWA) in collaboration with Ri Bhoi Gym and Meghalaya Weightlifting Association (MWA) will organise the 6th Strongest Man of Ri Bhoi District 2018 challenge at Byrnihat Nongrim Ground on November 17, informed RBWA president Donald Rymbai. Athletes from Ri Bhoi can participate in the one-day event. Scanning of athletes will be done at 8 am and the event will start at 9 am on the same day. “There will be a weightlifting competition also during the event where winners of both the Strongest Man of the District and the weightlifting events will get a chance to represent the district at the state level tournament in the near future”, Rymbai said. Jirang MLA Sosthenes Sohtun will grace the event as the chief guest.