Shillong, June 6 : The Meghalaya Arm Wrestling Association (MAWA) delivered a remarkable performance at the 4th PAFI National Armwrestling & Para Armwrestling Championship 2026, held at Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from May 29 to June 2, bringing home an impressive collection of medals across multiple categories and age groups.
Competing against some of the country’s finest arm wrestlers, the Meghalaya contingent showcased exceptional strength, determination, and skill, earning medals in Sub-Junior, Junior, Youth, Senior, Masters, Grandmasters, and Para Armwrestling divisions.
Among the standout performers was Jimmison Marwein, who clinched double gold medals in the Youth Boys 65 kg category in both left and right-hand events. Victoria Nongshliemerged as one of Meghalaya’s most successful athletes, winning a gold and silver medal in the Junior Girls category before adding a silver medal in the Senior Women’s division.
Other notable achievements included double gold victories by Margaret Pathaw in the Master Women 60 kg category and Olivia Dkhar, who secured gold medals in both the Youth Girls and Senior Women divisions. Senior athletes Franky Marboh, Bandarika Kharkongor, Badalin Kharbangar, Alan Sun Marbaniang, and Starina Jasain also captured gold medals in their respective categories.
The Para Armwrestling team delivered an outstanding performance, dominating several divisions. Gold medal winners included Aisilda Thabah, Banlamjingshai Syiem, Bantei Warlarpih, Sinitylutmon Kympat, Hubert Paliar, Shanborlang Siangshai, Alexander Lyngdoh, Johnkit Maring, and Prisca Pyngrope, all of whom won double gold medals in both left and right-hand events. Graham Jones Kharnarbi also secured a gold and silver medal in the CPD Sitting Men category.
The championship’s highest individual honor in the Youth Girls division went to Olivia Dkhar, who was awarded the prestigious “Champion of Champions” title, further highlighting Meghalaya’s dominance and depth of talent at the national championship.
Team Meghalaya won a total of 85 medals, 32 Gold, 31 Silver and 22 Bronze medals
Medal Winners from Meghalaya
Sub-Junior Girls
• Naphibanroi Mawlong – Bronze (Left Hand, 40 kg)
• Da-I-Ne Shisha Makdoh – Bronze (Right Hand, 60 kg)
• Dafica Syngkli – Silver (Left Hand, 55 kg)
• P. Duphimesara Dkhar – Silver (Right Hand, 55 kg)
• Lasiewdor Syiemlieh – Silver (Right Hand, 50 kg)
Junior Boys
• Heipormi Talang – Bronze (Right Hand, 50 kg)
• Teinam Warjri – Bronze (Right Hand, 60 kg)
• Samuel Nongsiej – Bronze (Right Hand, 55 kg)
Junior Girls
• Victoria Nongshli – Gold (Right Hand) & Silver (Left Hand), 55 kg
• Ibankyntiew Pamsad – Gold (Right Hand), 50 kg
• Banrihun Lyngdoh – Silver (Right Hand), 55 kg
• Rosela Mary Rynjah – Bronze (Left Hand), 55 kg
• Nerisa Kharphuli – Silver (Left & Right Hand), 70 kg
• Ri-Iaka Kyrsian – Bronze (Left Hand), 50 kg
Youth Boys
• Jimmison Marwein – Gold (Left & Right Hand), 65 kg
• Riyan Lyngdoh – Bronze (Left Hand)
Youth Girls
• Olivia Dkhar – Gold (Right Hand) & Silver (Left Hand), 65 kg
• Anisha Kyrsian – Silver (Left Hand), 50 kg
• Simisha Thabah – Bronze (Left Hand), 60 kg
• Monica Syntem – Bronze (Right Hand), 65 kg
Senior Men
• Franky Marboh – Gold (Left Hand), 55 kg
Senior Women
• Victoria Nongshli – Silver (Right Hand), 55 kg
• Bandarika Kharkongor – Gold (Left Hand) & Bronze (Right Hand), 60 kg
• Airikmenlang Shabong – Silver (Left Hand) & Bronze (Right Hand), 50 kg
• Angelis Kharumnuid – Silver (Right Hand), 50 kg
• Badalin Kharbangar – Gold (Right Hand), 80 kg
• Liza Susngi – Silver (Left Hand), 80 kg
• Pyndapbiang Shabong – Bronze (Left Hand), 55 kg
• Olivia Dkhar – Gold (Right Hand), 65 kg
Master Men
• Borsis Lyngdoh Nongbri – Silver (Right Hand) & Bronze (Left Hand), 70 kg
• Alexshonroy M. Umlong – Silver (Right Hand), 80 kg
• Alan Sun Marbaniang – Gold (Right Hand) & Bronze (Left Hand)
Master Women
• Margaret Pathaw – Gold (Left & Right Hand), 60 kg
• Melinda Mawlong – Bronze (Left & Right Hand), 60 kg
Grandmaster Men
• Thranghok Dkhar – Bronze (Left Hand), 70 kg
• Everson Thangkhiew – Silver (Right Hand) & Bronze (Left Hand), 80 kg
Grandmaster Women
• Mihsngewbha Rymbai – Silver (Left & Right Hand), 80 kg
• Starina Jasain – Gold (Right Hand) & Silver (Left Hand), 60 kg
• Monica Jasain – Silver (Right Hand) & Bronze (Left Hand), 60 kg
Senior Grandmaster Men
• Draiwell Kurkalang – Bronze (Right Hand), 70 kg
Para Armwrestling Medalists
• Aisilda Thabah – 2 Gold Medals (HI Standing Junior Girls 50 kg)
• Banlamjingshai Syiem – 2 Gold Medals (HI Standing Junior Boys 55 kg)
• Bantei Warlarpih – 2 Gold Medals (HI Standing Junior Boys 65+ kg)
• Noveniusroiky Dkhar – 2 Silver Medals (HI Standing Junior Boys 65+ kg)
• Sinitylutmon Kympat – 2 Gold Medals (HI Standing Women 70 kg)
• Miriam Thangkhiew – 2 Silver Medals (HI Standing Women 70 kg)
• Hubert Paliar – 2 Gold Medals (HI Standing Men 60 kg)
• Shanborlang Siangshai – 2 Gold Medals (HI Standing Men 70 kg)
• Alexander Lyngdoh – 2 Gold Medals (HI Standing Men 80 kg)
• Maimai Laloo – 2 Silver Medals (HI Standing Men 80 kg)
• Johnkit Maring – 2 Gold Medals (HI Standing Men 90 kg)
• Kennedy Lyngdoh Mawphlang – Bronze (Left Hand, PIU Standing Junior Boys 55 kg)
• Banshanlang Terang – 2 Silver Medals (PIU Standing Men 60 kg)
• Prisca Pyngrope – 2 Gold Medals (PID Sitting Women 55 kg)
• Anjelina Tynhiang – 2 Silver Medals (PID Sitting Women 55 kg)
• Graham Jones Kharnarbi – Gold (Left Hand) & Silver (Right Hand), CPD Sitting Men 60 kg
The Meghalaya Arm Wrestling Association congratulated all athletes, officials, and supporters for their dedication and outstanding achievements. The results underscore Meghalaya’s growing stature in Indian arm wrestling and highlight the state’s continued commitment to nurturing talent across both conventional and para sports categories.
The association expressed confidence that these achievements will inspire more young athletes across Meghalaya to take up the sport and strive for excellence at national and international levels.
