Sawakani Lakiang wins gold at WFF South East Asia Championship

Sawakani Lakiang from Jowai, Meghalaya, won a gold medal at the World Fitness Federation (WFF) South East Asia Championship held in Pattaya, Thailand, on October 24-25, 2026.

This victory marks Lakiang’s second international title, following her win at the 2025 SAARC Women’s Bikini Model Championship in Mumbai. Her previous competitive achievements include silver and bronze medals at the 11th National Bodybuilding and Fitness Championship in Jaipur in 2023, and a third-place finish in the Ironman Amateur JBB&FA 2023-WFF competition.

Upon her return, Lakiang received a celebratory reception at Ummulong and Mookyndur from her family, coach Desire Kynjing, and members of her community. Lakiang expressed gratitude to her family and state officials, including Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, for their support. Her coach noted that this gold medal represents the 80th medal won by trainees from his gym.