SHILLONG, OCT 12: The Meghalaya Amateur Kabaddi Association (MAKA) has concluded its State Junior Kabaddi Selection Trial and Training Camp for Under-20 boys and girls, picking a 28-member contingent to represent the state at the upcoming 52nd Junior National Kabaddi Championship 2026.
The six-day camp, which commenced on October 5, concluded on October 10 at the BSF Indoor Stadium in Umpling, Shillong. A total of 80 participants representing various districts of Meghalaya took part in the intensive trial and conditioning sessions. Over the course of the camp, players were assessed across several facets of the sport, including raiding techniques, defensive tackles, agility, tactical awareness, teamwork, and physical fitness. The coaching and technical panel overseeing the training and evaluations comprised Arjun Tevathiya, Dushyant Sanjay Berwal, Lurshai L. Rympei, and Mewan Phawa. Following the evaluation process, the Technical Committee selected 14 boys and 14 girls to don the state colours at the national level. The junior boys’ squad will compete at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Bihar from November 1 to 4. Meanwhile, the junior girls’ team will travel to Nehru Stadium in Faridkot, Punjab, for their championship leg scheduled from November 26 to 29.