Shillong, Nov 5: St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, today felicitated the winners of the first Inter-School Artistic Gymnastics Championship, held at JN Complex, Polo, on October 30-31.
The young gymnasts from St. Joseph’s Gymnastics Academy were honoured for their outstanding performance on Floor, Vault and Balance Beam.
Principal Sr. Elfrida Sohkhlet lauded Coach Idaline Malngiang for her dedication and tireless commitment, and congratulated the winners. “Winning a medal is beautiful, but winning with humility, discipline and love for the sport is even more beautiful,” she said.
Omebankhraw Ryntathiang was named Best Promising Gymnast with two golds in Floor and Vault. Bawanshwa Lyngdoh won Gold in Vault and Bronze in Floor, while Mewankmen Lyngdoh Nonglait took Silver in Floor and Bronze in Vault. Aiborlang N. Khongphai claimed Silver in both Floor and Vault. Ruffina Malngiang secured Silver in Floor and Bronze in Vault and Beam, while Raffelia Malngiang won Silver in Vault and Beam and Bronze in Floor. Emmanuel Markhraw Malngiang won Bronze in Floor.
The school congratulated all champions, saying their hard work, faith and courage have brought laurels to St. Joseph’s and Meghalaya, and marked only the beginning of a long and glorious journey in gymnastics.
