Medal-haul mission continues for Assam at Northeast Games 2024

GUWAHATI: The Assam athletes once again showcased their brilliance at the ‘Northeast Games 2024’ being held in Nagaland on Friday (March 22).

The Assam contingent clinched numerous medals across various sporting disciplines, cementing their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the sporting arena.

In archery, Assam won 13 medals including five gold. In the Indian Round Individual Men category, Ritumoni Swargiari won the gold medal, while Rajesh Narzary secured the bronze.

The Indian Round Team Men's gold was won by Arun Boro, Ritumoni Swargiari, Rajesh Narzary, and Monoranjan Boro.

In the Compound Individual Men category, Hemanta Boro won gold, and Arnab Jyoti Deka won bronze.

The Compound Team Men's gold was won by Arnab Jyoti Deka, Manab Barman, Ujjal Bora, and Hemanta Boro.

The Compound Mix Team gold was won by Arnab Jyoti Deka and Mainaw Narzary.

In the Indian Round Mix Team category, Arun Boro and Tutumoni Boro won silver.

In the Compound Individual Men category, Ujjal Kumar Boro won silver, and Arnab Jyoti Deka won bronze.

The Compound Team women won silver, consisting of Anjali Boro, Angelina Gogoi, Mainaw Narzary, and Syeda Nihad Omar.

In the Indian Round Individual Men category, Rajesh Narzary won bronze, and in the Indian Round Individual women category, Pallabi Boro won bronze.

The Indian Round Team Women won bronze, consisting of Pallabi Das, Tutumoni Boro, Binamoni Roha, and Pallabi Boro.

In the Compound Individual Men category, Arnab Jyoti Deka won bronze, and in the Compound Individual women category, Mainaw Narzary won bronze.

In track and field events, Ambrika Narzary soared to victory, claiming the gold medal in the long jump with an impressive leap of 5.97 metres.

Rimpi Buragohain also displayed stellar performance, securing the silver medal with a jump of 5.96 metres.

Meanwhile, Probal Konwar dominated the long jump event, clinching the gold medal with a remarkable distance of 6.95 metres.

Boxers from Assam also performed well by clinching several medals. Sujuma Boro in the women 45-48 kg category, emerged as the gold medalist.

Swarasati Boro added to the state's tally by winning the gold medal in the 48-50 kg category. Pwilao Basumatary, competing in the 66-70 kg category, secured a silver medal.

Chitra Raj Limbu in the male 46-48 kg category, also won a silver medal.

Gourav Mazumder, competing in the men’s 48-51 kg category, secured another silver medal for Assam.

In badminton, Santipriya Hazarika exhibited exceptional talent, clinching the gold medal in the women's singles category, further bolstering Assam's medal tally.

In badminton men's doubles, Nibir R Choudhury and Sangram Chutia demonstrated formidable teamwork, clinching the gold medal and adding to Assam's medal haul.

The Taekwondo team from Assam delivered stellar performances, with Sneha Gurung, Bristi Parashar, and Nirman Rupam Kashyap securing gold medals in their respective weight categories. Dibakar Duwarah and Barasha Rabha showcased resilience, earning bronze medals in their divisions.

Assam women also won a gold medal in tennis.

Not to be outdone, Assam's volleyball men's team displayed determination and skill, securing the bronze medal after defeating Nagaland in a hard-fought battle, with a final score of 3-1 sets.