Mizoram won the North East Regional Muaythai Championship in Aizawl, with Meghalaya finishing second and Tripura third. The competition ran from September 21 to 24, 2026, at R. Dengthuama Hall and was organised by the Muaythai Association of Mizoram. IFMA's September 21 calendar listed the four-day event, while its October 2 account confirmed the final team standings.
The international federation reported approximately 350 athletes from all eight northeastern states, competing in 100 categories. Fifty officials, referees and judges supported the championship. Chief Minister Lalduhoma attended the closing ceremony, alongside his adviser and MLA Lalmuanpuia Punte and Sohra MLA Gavin Miguel Mylliem from Meghalaya. The federation also recorded the participation of United Muaythai Association of India secretary general Shriram Choudhary.
Arunachal Pradesh's individual results extended the account beyond the three leading teams. In a September 26 report carrying a statement from the state's Muaythai association, The Arunachal Times named Gojum Riram as the 91 kg gold medallist and Jumrak Likar as the 86 kg winner. Kigo Yoka took silver in the 67 kg category, while Marjum Riram earned bronze at 61 kg.
Manipur finished fourth with 30 medals, according to Impact TV's September 27 report from Imphal. Its contingent won 18 gold, seven silver and five bronze medals. Players and officials were welcomed at Imphal International Airport by members of the All Manipur Muay-Thai Lovers and Players Organisation on their return from Mizoram. That report supplied the next team placing after the championship podium.
The opening ceremony had featured Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, according to Mizoram Chronicle's account. Association general secretary Vanlalawmpuia delivered the welcome address and president Johny Ngurthansanga also spoke. The Meghalaya association gave a Muaythai demonstration. Those proceedings opened the regional gathering at the same Aizawl venue before the competition concluded with the host state taking the team title.
