Shillong, May 29: The Meghalaya team of kickboxers comprising 14 boys and two girls left for Odisha to take part in the Junior National Kickboxing Championship at Khurda in Odisha from 30 May to 3 June 2026.
The boys’ team include Benjamin Nongtraw, Aedriel Gordon Ranee, Aldrin Osmond Pariat, Derick Dashankur Nongrum, Arrishot Bitdor Mawlieh, Darren Ervim Blah, Saikuparlang Phanbuh, Sumarlang Kharumnuid, Enkupar Wahlang, Misariio Nongdhar, Nangsanshaphrang KharbithaiKickboxers , Merapkerlang Lyngwa, Erickson Nongkynrih, Hamebuhnam Pathaw. The two girls participating in the championship are Nathania Mylliem Umpling and Wanlarihun Kharbuki. The team is led by coach Daniella IW Mylliemngap.
Since 2017, kickboxers under Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association have won 101 gold medals, 99 silver medals and 112 bronze medals with 67 international standards medals, according to a press release.
