SHILLONG:
Meghalaya has already implemented the sport policy which will be beneficial for the young athletes and budding talents of the state, said Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Banteidor Lyngdoh while addressing the Meghalaya contingent for Khelo India Youth Games at SAI, Football Ground, NEHU Campus, Shillong, on Friday.
The Sports Minister, accorded a warm sent off to the Meghalaya contingent which will be participating in the Khelo India Youth Games, to be held in Panchkula, Haryana from June 3 to June 14, 2022. Speaking on the occasion, Banteidor Lyngdoh stated that as athletes representing the state, it is important to maintain discipline, dedication, to perform well and bring laurels to the state. He expressed his gratitude to the Sports Associations, the Coaches and the supporting staff for honing and nurturing the athletes for these types of national events.
The Minister also shared words of encouragement for the athletes of Meghalaya contingent and reiterated the importance of team spirit and a fighting spirit to achieve their goals.
The Meghalaya contingent comprises of 32 athletes and 10 officials who will be competing in football, athletics, judo, swimming and boxing. The team is led by Darlene M Khonglam as the Chef De Mission.
The names of Athletes who will be participating in the Khelo India Youth Games are,
Football:Â Teibok Nongrum, Fashioning Syngkli, Kenny Noel Sangma, Glennys Lynrah, Arlangki Nongsiej, Chibaitki Pamthied, Pyrkhat Janai Kharkongngor, Colin Salmon Lyngdoh, Batskhemlamng Jyrwa, Badonkupar Shadap, Dathrangki O. Sutong, Adam A. Sangma, Ricky Chyne, Babysundar Marngar, Devian Ronaldson Lyngdoh Nonglait, Easter Ch. Sangma, Moonstar Nongsiej,Wanteilang Malngiang, Jeffery Warlarpih as Head Coach and Beneslaus as Manager.
Athletic: Dabit Dkhar, Primus Ronghi, Damang Lyngdoh, Dasaman Kyndait, Eleven Dkhar, Anjelina Jessica Jackon, Rinalis Ingty, Anrisha Klein, Pleasantly Synnah as Head Coach and Yolinda Hynniewta as Manager.
Boxing: Bainlumlin L. Nongpyiur and Daniel W. Marbanainag as Head Coach.
Judo:Â Prem Chetri, Vincent Luwang Kharpor and Rishica Iawrod, Md. Firoj Alam as Managaer and D. Sankanarayan as Head Coach.
Swimming: Khrawkupar Lyngdoh, Maryjone Syngwan, Roberson Basan as Head Coach and Ian .A. Lyngdoh as Manager.
Further, The State Contingent will depart as follows; football team will leave for Haryana on May 30, 2022. Athletic team will leave for Haryana on June 2, 2022, swimming, judo & boxing team will leave for Haryana on June 5, 2022.
Khelo India Youth Games, formerly Khelo India School Games, are the annual national level multidisciplinary grassroot games in India held in January or February for two categories, namely under-17 years school students and under-21 college students.