A community-focused sporting event brought together athletes from across the West Garo Hills as Tura marked National Sports Day with a ten-kilometer open run. The gathering was designed to promote physical fitness, active living, and broader community involvement in athletic pursuits.
Matchakolgre School Field Serves as Starting Point
The competition was coordinated by the District Sports Office of West Garo Hills. Participants gathered at the Matchakolgre L.P. School Field in New Tura, where the run commenced promptly at 6 am. The event was open to both male and female competitors from various localities within the region.
Meckmillan B Marak Claims Top Spot in Men’s Category
In the men’s division, Meckmillan B Marak hailing from Jengjal secured the championship position by completing the course in 31 minutes and 15 seconds. Sengwat S Sangma of Aminda Simsang followed closely to take second place with a timing of 31 minutes and 49 seconds, while Nirest R Marak of Matchakolgre finished third in 32 minutes and 40 seconds.
Sengnabrith R Marak of Rongram crossed the finish line in fourth place at 32:15, followed by John Omega Sangma of Chitoktak in fifth with a time of 32:30. Khrisdalin Basalamoit representing the Police Reserve clocked 32:45 to claim sixth position. Chekam Marak from Upper Wadanang and Rikrak Ch Sangma from Dalu rounded out the top finishers, taking seventh and eighth places with respective timings of 33:10 and 33:26.
Rakshli Ch Marak Leads Women’s Division
The women’s category saw Rakshli Ch Marak of Williamnagar claim the premier position by finishing the course in 42 minutes and 42 seconds. Martha D Sangma, also representing Williamnagar, secured the runner-up spot in 43:18, while Carnidiliana Ch Momin of Dalu finished third with a timing of 44:15.
Palbina A Sangma of Phulbari took fourth place in 44:30, with Dislimet T Sangma of Rongkon Songital following in fifth at 44:48. Nimra G Momin of Rongjeng secured sixth position in 45:10, and Danchi A Sangma of Najing Bazar along with Nopanchi A Sangma of Rongram Alagre took seventh and eighth places with timings of 46:09 and 46:17 respectively.
Prizes Distributed to Top Performers
Following the conclusion of the event, Rupam R. Marak, Superintendent of Police for Traffic in West Garo Hills, presented prizes to the winners and other leading participants. The gathering successfully combined physical endurance with community engagement in celebration of the national observance.
