Shillong, March 26, 2026 — Meghalaya weightlifter Larityngkai Lawriniang secured a bronze medal in the 53kg category at the inaugural Tribal Games 2026, bringing pride to the state with a strong showing on the national stage. The podium finish on March 26 highlighted her growing presence in Indian weightlifting and added to Meghalaya’s medal tally at the event.
A native of East West Khasi Hills District, Larityngkai produced a commendable performance that underlines her steady rise in the sport. She competes under the STAR Programme (TID-1-2022) and has been supported by the state’s EPP and SEPP initiatives, development schemes designed to identify and nurture young sporting talent across Meghalaya.
The medal is a tangible outcome of the talent pipeline forged by these programmes and signals continued promise for Larityngkai’s future competitions. Her success at the 1st Tribal Games 2026 reinforces the importance of sustained investment in grassroots training and development for athletes from the region.
Original Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/03/27/larityngkai-clinches-bronze-at-tribal-games/
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Publish Date: 2026-03-27 06:22:00
