A 28-member contingent representing Meghalaya left Shillong today for Amaravati in Maharashtra to participate in the 46th Senior National Softball Championship.
The state men’s and women’s teams were given a send-off here this morning ahead of the February 22-26 tournament. The players and team officials were wished the very best by Meghalaya Softball Association president Dr Aman Warr and other office bearers and well-wishers.
The state teams went through a coaching camp from February 10 to 14 at Malki Ground here under the watchful eye of coach Ridahunlin Lyndem. The players have been drawn from various districts, such as East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills, South West Khasi Hills, Eastern West Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills.
Meghalaya men’s team:
Shongdor Shangpliang, Kyntulang Phawa, Wadphang Phawa, Nangkiew Disiar, Wankit Syiemlieh, Krishna Thapa, Shanlibor Rympeit, Echwa Phawa (Captain), Breinning Star Thongni, Donaldy Kharshandy, Deibanshan Mylliem, Mewan Phawa, Shemphang War, Kitboklang Nongphlang (Manager)
Meghalaya women’s team:
Luiza Tamang, Neha Hajong, Riticia Nongbet (Captain), Jerinda Kharshandy, Larisha Phawa, Fatima Dkhar, Icyful Mary Lyngkhoi, Rita Mary Iawphniaw, Rosa Maslai, Joytiful Narlong, Joyfull Shylla, Ibajanai Wanniang, Kynshewlin Iawphniaw, Ibaphira Skhemlon (Manager)
