Sohra Rim team wins in group category of archery competition
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Nov 3: The Rongbiria Seng Kut Snem witnessed enthusiastic participation from archers from both urban and rural areas organised by the Rongbiria Committee of the Seng Khasi Kmie, Mawkhar, on Sunday.
In the group category, a total of 82 teams of archers participated, while in the solo category, 218 individual archers competed in the event. This year’s event held special significance as it also marked the 125th anniversary of the founding of Seng Khasi.
At the conclusion of the competition, the team from Sohra Rim emerged victorious in the group category, claiming the winning trophy after defeating the LaitkyrhongÏahunlang ‘A’ team.
In the solo category, Decklan Lynrah from Umpling claimed the winner’s trophy, while J. Sohshang from Pynthor secured second place, and ShemborlangSawkmie from Tyrsad took home the third-place prize.
The programme began with a flag-raising ceremony led by Rgh O Pyngrope, president of Seng Khasi Kmie, which was followed by a prayer service conducted by RiewTymmen Riewsan, Rgh Skor Jala. The occasion was graced by the presence of Rgh Hainess Marbaniang, general secretary of Seng Khasi Kmie, Danny Pariat, secretary of the Shillong Recreation Ground Trust, members of Jylli Pyrkhat Kam (JPK) Seng Khasi Kmie, and other distinguished attendees.
In the evening, during the final round of the competition, the event was graced by the presence of Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, Commissioner and Secretary Matsiewdor War Nongbri, along with members of JPK and Seng Kynthei Seng Khasi Kmie.
