Shillong, Oct 24: Meghalaya made a strong start at the Asia Oceania Kettlebell Sport Championship 2026 in Goa, winning seven medals including three gold, two silver and two bronze on the opening day.
The championship is being held from October 23 to 25.
Meghalaya fielded an eight-member contingent led by coach Sandeep Sharma, comprising Iaphilaihun Lyngdoh, Boonyapon Butsrisouy, Raikom Timung, Kathie Decruse, Enifer Rowena Nongkynrih, Sonia Langstieh, Brian Wallang and Sandeep Sharma.
Iaphilaihun Lyngdoh Talang clinched gold in the Junior 12-minute 12kg Military Snatch with 155 reps, while Raikom Timung won gold in the Junior 12-minute 16kg Military Snatch.
Coach Sandeep Sharma added the third gold in the 80kg bodyweight category of the 10-minute Classic 24kg Snatch with 131 reps.
Sonia Langstieh won silver in the 10-minute Classic 16kg Snatch with 77 reps and Brian Wallang took silver in the Veterans Category. Boonyapon Butsrisouy won bronze in the Junior 12-minute 12kg Clean & Jerk and Kathie Decruse secured bronze in the 58kg 10-minute 16kg Clean & Jerk with 69 reps.
The second day will feature half-marathon 30-minute events with Enifer Rowena Nongkynrih in the 16kg Jerk, Sonia Langstieh in the 16kg Snatch and Sandeep Sharma in the 24kg Snatch.
