SHILLONG, Oct 18: Meghalaya’s combat sports athletes enjoyed a successful outing at two competitions, with Iarapborsing Kharbani winning at Arunachal Pro Boxing Season 4 and three athletes from IDM Fitness and Fight Club securing medals at the ADCC India Open 2026.
Kharbani, a professional boxer and coach who is also the co-founder of IDM Fitness and Fight Club, registered his victory at the professional boxing event on October 15, marking another achievement for the state’s boxing fraternity.Two days later, the club’s athletes delivered an impressive performance at the ADCC India Open in Greater Noida, claiming one gold and two silver medals at the national-level submission grappling competition.Precious Bond Lyngdoh Lyngkhoi secured the gold medal, while Aibankynsai Marwein and Paiabaskhem Marwein finished with silver medals.The results underlined the growing presence of Meghalaya’s athletes in combat sports, with competitors from the state making their mark across different disciplines and levels of competition.The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) is internationally recognised for its submission grappling competitions, which test athletes’ technical ability, strength and tactical awareness, particularly in no-gi grappling.
IDM Fitness and Fight Club congratulated Kharbani and the three medal winners, stating that their achievements had brought pride to Meghalaya and its sporting community.The performances also reflect the efforts of local athletes and training centres to expand the state’s presence in professional boxing and competitive grappling.