Shillong , Aug 12 : South West Khasi Hills surged to the top of the medal table in the Indian Round as the Meghalaya State Archery Championship 2026 entered day two at the SAI centre on the NEHU campus.
The three-day meet, organised by the Archery Association of Meghalaya, opened on Monday and features archers from across the state competing in sub-junior, junior and senior divisions for men and women in individual, team and mixed team categories.
SWKH claimed 5 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals to finish first in the Indian Round standings, edging past West Khasi Hills who ended with 4 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze in a tight contest. East Jaintia Hills took third with 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronzes, followed by East Garo Hills with 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze, the best tally among Garo Hills districts. Hosts East Khasi Hills finished fifth with 1 gold and 4 silver. Every district except North Garo Hills has opened its medal account.
The Indian Round, shot with traditional bamboo, cane or wooden bows and arrows modelled on modern setups, remains central to grassroots archery in India. Introduced nationally in 1989 and championed locally by Meghalaya’s Woodward Sohliya, the format keeps costs down while preserving indigenous skills and serving as a key pathway into the sport.
South West Khasi Hills surged to the top of the medal table in the Indian Round as the Meghalaya State Archery Championship 2026 entered day two at the SAI centre on the NEHU campus.
The three-day meet, organised by the Archery Association of Meghalaya, opened on Monday and features archers from across the state competing in sub-junior, junior and senior divisions for men and women in individual, team and mixed team categories.
The championship concludes on Thursday with all recurve and compound events scheduled. With the overall title still in play, the final day is expected to see an intense battle as districts vie to add to their hauls ahead of upcoming national selections.
With the overall title still in play, the final day is expected to see an intense battle as districts vie to add to their hauls ahead of upcoming national selections.
