Meghalaya’s kettlebell sport team concluded its campaign at the Asia Oceania Kettlebell Sport Championship 2026 with 10 medals, including four gold, three silver and three bronze, following two days of competition in Goa.
Adding to the state’s achievements, 13-year-old Iaphilaihun Lyngdoh Talang from Mawkyrwat, Meghalaya, was named Best Lifter in the Juniors Category, recognising his performance at the championship.
On Day Two, Meghalaya added three medals to its tally, comprising one gold, one silver and one bronze. Sandeep Sharma won gold, Sonia Langstieh secured silver and Enifer Rowena Nongkynrih claimed bronze in their respective 30-minute events.
Enifer Rowena Nongkynrih won bronze in the 16kg 30-Minute Jerk event with 256 repetitions. Sonia Langstieh secured silver in the 16kg 30-Minute Snatch event with 305 repetitions, while Sandeep Sharma clinched gold in the 24kg 30-Minute Snatch event after completing 261 repetitions.
On Day One, Meghalaya won seven medals, comprising three gold, two silver and two bronze.
Iaphilaihun Lyngdoh Talang won gold in the Junior Category of the 12-minute 12kg Military Snatch event, completing 155 repetitions. Raikom Timung also secured gold in the Junior Category of the 12-minute 16kg Military Snatch event, while Boonyapon Butsrisouy won bronze in the Junior Category of the 12-minute 12kg Clean & Jerk event.
Coach and athlete Sandeep Sharma won gold in the 80kg bodyweight category of the 10-minute Classic 24kg Snatch event, completing 131 repetitions. Sonia Langstieh secured silver in the 10-minute Classic 16kg Snatch event with 77 repetitions, while Kathy Moi Decruse won bronze in the 58kg bodyweight category of the 10-minute 16kg Clean & Jerk event with 69 repetitions. Brian Wallang added another silver medal in the Veterans Category.
The championship, held from October 23 to 25, featured athletes competing in various kettlebell sport events. Meghalaya’s eight-member contingent competed under the leadership of coach Sandeep Sharma.
The team comprised Iaphilaihun Lyngdoh, Boonyapon Butsrisouy, Raikom Timung, Kathie Decruse, Enifer Rowena Nongkynrih, Sonia Langstieh, Brian Wallang and Sandeep Sharma.