Shillong, Sept 14, 2025:
Shillong College karatekas delivered a spectacular performance at the 12th Inter-College Karate Tournament 2025, organised by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) in collaboration with the college’s Sports Development Cell and supported by the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya.
In a complete domination of the one-day event, Shillong College athletes emerged champions in all four categories, with standout performances from Gideon Tympuin (Men’s Open Kata), Cheltis Shylla (Men’s Open Kumite), and Rebeka Nongspung, who secured a rare double by winning both Women’s Open Kata and Women’s Open Kumite.
The event also doubled as a talent scouting exercise for the upcoming 39th National Games 2027, which Meghalaya will host.
The closing ceremony saw Dr. S Khongwir, Principal of Shillong College, as the chief guest and Mr. Finely L Pariat, General Secretary of the Meghalaya State Olympic Association, as guest of honour. Both praised the competitors for their discipline and fighting spirit, and congratulated Shillong College for its consistent support to student-athletes.
Other notable results included St Anthony’s College claiming one silver and four bronze medals in the men’s categories, while St Mary’s College and Lady Keane College secured podium finishes in the women’s kata event.
Full Results
Men’s Open Kata
🥇 Gideon Tympuin – Shillong College
🥈 Bhawanchwadame L Mawphlang – St Anthony’s College
🥉 Damebanmerbha S Blah – St Anthony’s College
🥉 Samebanmerbha S Blah – St Anthony’s College
Men’s Open Kumite
🥇 Cheltis Shylla – Shillong College
🥈 Gideon Tympuin – Shillong College
🥉 Jake Damian Syiemiong – St Anthony’s College
🥉 Samebanmerbha S Blah – St Anthony’s College
Women’s Open Kata
🥇 Rebeka Nongspung – Shillong College
🥈 Melvarika Kharbani – St Mary’s College
🥉 Sweety Ranee – Lady Keane College
🥉 Daphilahun M Wahlang – Shillong College
Women’s Open Kumite
🥇 Rebeka Nongspung – Shillong College
🥈 Carene Sohiong – Shillong College
🥉 Larisha Kurbah – Shillong College
🥉 Kynjailin L Mawnai – Shillong College
With this clean sweep, Shillong College reinforced its status as a powerhouse in collegiate karate, inspiring younger athletes as Meghalaya gears up for its biggest sporting event — the National Games.
