SHILLONG, Oct 22: Josie Hadem emerged as the standout performer at the five-day inter-state badminton tournament organised by Lumparing Sports Club in collaboration with the District Sports Promotion Society, East Khasi Hills, winning two girls’ singles titles.
Held at the Lumparing Sports Club Indoor Stadium from October 17 to 21 under the theme “Smash, Serve, Win”, the tournament featured young shuttlers from Meghalaya and other North Eastern states across the under-14, under-16 and under-18 categories.
Hadem won the under-16 girls’ singles title, defeating Tezayah B Jyrwa in the final, before claiming the under-18 crown with victory over Kiipa Paotei.
In the under-14 category, Tezayah B Jyrwa won the girls’ singles title, while Abraham Debbarma emerged champion in the boys’ section, defeating Nilesh Jha.
Haegan Diengdoh took the under-16 boys’ singles crown, with Mousum Hiloidari finishing runner-up. In the under-18 boys’ category, Thungnam Maimai claimed the title, while Hiloidari again finished second.The men’s doubles title went to Ruvezo and Sewang, who defeated Aryan and Shubham in the final.The closing ceremony was attended by Laban–Mawprem MDC Ricky Shullai as chief guest, alongside Meghalaya State Badminton Association vice-president P Laloo, club officials and members. Trophies and cash prizes were presented to the winners and runners-up.