SHILLONG, JAN 20: Amidst cloudy skies and inclement weather, Shillong welcomed the torch of the 12th South Asian Games 2016 that is slated to kick off from February 5. The cold and drizzled did not did not dimmed the enthusiasm of the event.
The torch was brought from Guwahati and was formally handed over to CEO of the South Asian Games (Shillong) RK Sharma at Mawiong Mawlai.
Also in the party of dignitaries to welcome the torch to Shillong were Joint CEO Shillong and Sports and Youth Affairs commissioner & secretary FR Kharkongor, Meghalaya State Olympic Association president John Kharshiing and Director of Sports and Youth Affairs FM Dopth.
The torch was passed on to two of Meghalaya’s sporting heroes – karateka Linza Syiem and footballer Leikini Suting, who ran with the torch before proceeding to Shillong in an open-top vehicle accompanied by the 12th South Asian Games 2016 mascot Tikhor.
The torch will next be seen in public at the Run for North East, which will be flagged off by chief minister Mukul Sangma on Thursday.
Boxers MC Mary Kom and L Sarita Devi and Bollywood star Milind Soman are scheduled to be part of the torch relay, while footballers from Shillong Lajong FC will participate in the fun run.
The Run for North East will begin from Fire Brigade ground at 8:30 am, with the torch relay to start 15 minutes earlier.-By Our Reporter
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