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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
NE states support Meghalaya for Nat'l Games
Shillong: In a display of regional solidarity and collaboration, CM Conrad K Sangma was felicitated at the State Convention Centre here on Saturday by representatives of the State Olympic Associations of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, extending support to Meghalaya to host the 39th National Games in 2027. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The delegation was led by John F Kharshiing, working president of the Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) and secretary general of the North East Sports Association (NESA). Earlier in the day, the first northeast regional meeting of sports ministers, sports secretaries, and state olympic associations was held here to deliberate on the preparations for the 39th National Games. The meeting was chaired by Shakliar Warjri, sports minister of Meghalaya, and co-chaired by Kento Jini, sports minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Meghalaya sports minister called on all northeast states to come forward and be part of the historic National Games to be hosted by Meghalaya, the third state to host the Games in northeast after a gap of 20 years. The first was held in Manipur in 1999, the second in Assam in 2007. "The occasion marked a historic milestone in strengthening inter-state collaboration in sports and reiterated the region's commitment to showcasing its collective potential on the national sporting stage," a statement issued by the office of the North East Sports Association said.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Meghalaya Prepares For National Games 2027 With Inter State Meeting
Last Updated: Meghalaya Sports Minister, Shakliar Warjri, stressed on the shared vision of making the National Games a symbol of regional unity and national sporting excellence at the meeting. The Government of Meghalaya convened a preparatory meeting in Shillong, bringing together Sports Ministers, senior bureaucrats, and representatives from the Olympic Associations of the North Eastern States in a major step toward hosting the 39th National Games in 2027. Meghalaya Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Shri Shakliar Warjri, emphasised the shared vision of making the Games a symbol of regional unity and national sporting excellence. 'I believe that we are fully equipped to host the National Games, and we are seeking to foster participation from all the North Eastern states," he said. Arunachal Pradesh Sports Minister Shri Kento Jini added, 'I would like to thank the Government of Meghalaya for making us a part of the discussion regarding preparation for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027." 'All the northeastern states should cooperate and support in hosting the Games. This is the right time to demonstrate that we are not lagging behind in anything- be it infrastructure, or sporting talent," Jini addded. A key agenda of the meeting was the proposed allocation of specific sports disciplines across North Eastern States to foster a sense of shared ownership and integrated sports development. This initiative aims to leverage existing capacities while building new ones, ensuring legacy infrastructure in multiple states beyond the Games. Representatives from each state acknowledged Meghalaya's overall progress and promotion of sports, expressing full support for the state's plan to host the 39th National Games in 2027. Meghalaya's preparations for the National Games include the development of sports infrastructure, healthcare facilities, accommodation, and the nurturing of sports talent. An investment of over ₹1500 crore has been made to develop sports infrastructure across all districts of the state. With over 10,000 athletes expected to compete in more than thirty disciplines, the 39th National Games will be the largest sporting event ever hosted in Meghalaya. In his concluding remarks, Shri Shakliar Warjri emphasized that with collective cooperation, a spirit of unity can be showcased by successfully hosting this major event. He urged all Northeastern states to actively participate in ensuring the success of the National Games. Attendees included Shri Shakliar Warjri, Hon'ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya; Shri Kento Jini, Hon'ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh; senior officials from all the North Eastern States; and representatives from respective States Olympic Associations, among others. Their participation underscored a unified vision, with Meghalaya leading the effort to deliver a transformative National Games rooted in legacy, inclusion, sustainability, and national integration. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
National Games 2027: Meghalaya convenes NE inter-state coordination meeting in Shillong
Shillong, July 25 (UNI) In a significant step toward hosting the 39th National Games in 2027, the Meghalaya government convened a preparatory meeting today in Shillong, bringing together Sports Ministers, senior bureaucrats, and representatives from respective States Olympic Associations from all the North Eastern States. Meghalaya Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Shakliar Warjri, emphasised on the shared vision of making the Games a symbol of regional unity and national sporting excellence. He added, "I believe that we are fully equipped to host the National Games and we are seeking to foster participation from all the North Eastern states.' Arunachal Pradesh Sports & Youth Affairs Minister, Kento Jini thanked the Meghalaya government for making the other state governments in the region for making us a part of the discussion regarding preparation for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027. 'All the northeastern states should cooperate and support in hosting the Games. This is the right time to demonstrate that we are not lagging behind in anything- be it infrastructure, or sporting talent,' Jini said. Meghalaya Commissioner & Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, Dr. Vijay Kumar D presented an overview of the state's preparedness, including investments in sports infrastructure, training centres, hostels, equipment and other athlete support systems. A major agenda point of the meeting was the proposed distribution of specific sports disciplines across North Eastern States, fostering a shared sense of ownership and integrated development of sports. 'The move aims to leverage existing capacities while building new ones, ensuring legacy infrastructure in multiple states even beyond the Games,' a Sports official said. Representatives from every state appreciated Meghalaya's overall development and promotion of Sports and showed complete support to the state's roadmap for hosting the 39th National Games, 2027. Meghalaya's preparation for the National Games includes the development of sports infrastructure, healthcare facilities, accommodation and overall nurturing of sports talent. Over Rs 1500 crore has been invested to develop sports infrastructure across all districts of the state. With over 10,000 athletes expected to compete across more than thirty disciplines, the 39th National Games will be the largest sporting event ever hosted in Meghalaya. In his concluding remarks, Warjri emphasised that with collective cooperation, "we can showcase a spirit of unity by successfully hosting this major event." He further urged all Northeastern states to actively participate in ensuring the success of the National Games. UNI RRK BM
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Meghalaya govt grants over 39cr to sports orgs ahead of Nat'l Games '27
Shillong: As preparations are in full swing for the 39th National Games to be hosted by Meghalaya in 2027, the state govt organised a special event titled 'Grants-in-Aid for Team Preparation' at the state convention centre here on Tuesday. As part of the Team Meghalaya initiative, a total grant of Rs 39,17,64,000 was sanctioned to 26 state sports associations and MSOA to support structured training and preparation. "For the first time in the country's history, a state govt is directly providing grants-in-aid funds to Shillong sports associations," CM Conrad Sangma said. The event is part of a broader effort by the department of sports and youth affairs to bolster Meghalaya's sporting ecosystem through targeted schemes and support mechanisms aimed at motivating and empowering athletes. You Can Also Check: Guwahati AQI | Weather in Guwahati | Bank Holidays in Guwahati | Public Holidays in Guwahati Reaffirming the govt's vision to transform the sports ecosystem in Meghalaya, Sangma said, "Looking back at this journey, which has been filled with a lot of excitement and challenges, we have seen incredible momentum in the sports sector.... I can clearly see a huge difference in how sports is growing in our state". He highlighted key infrastructure initiatives worth Rs 1,900 crore, including the construction of nearly 50 artificial turfs across Meghalaya — the highest number in any state — and the development of synthetic track and field facilities, the largest in the Eastern region. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Speaking about Meghalaya's role as host of the 39th National Games, he described it as a historic moment — the largest event ever to be held in the state and emphasised the need to put in all efforts to make the Games a national benchmark in excellence. The CM also shared plans to work closely with the tourism department to promote home-stays and boutique hotels for hosting athletes, thereby fostering local entrepreneurship and boosting tourism infrastructure. He also pushed for the athletes to target winning at least 50 medals in the 39th National Games.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC orders Meghalaya to curb plastic use below 120 microns
Shillong: The high court of Meghalaya has directed the state to take appropriate action against offenders involved in the manufacturing of plastic less than 120 microns in Meghalaya. The HC ordered that the state should take all steps to prevent its clandestine manufacture and inspect places where these are in frequent use, seize these items and deal with the offenders appropriately. "For this purpose, administrative orders may be issued," a bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh said in its order on Wednesday. The bench also said it did not find that any real action has been taken to ensure the removal of this category of plastic products from the market. It said positive and effective steps to remove these items from the market would be the first step towards a society without plastic and with its replacement by an equivalent substitute available at an equivalent price. "In those circumstances, we direct each and every deputy commissioner heading a district to take the following measures: (a) Continue to carry out awareness camps indicating the adverse effects of plastic. (b) Informing and convincing the people by public announcement, through advertisement, billboards, wall writing, other media that the use of plastic is detrimental to personal health, environment and the ecological system; (c) Give reasonable time to persons who have already procured and have possession of plastic less than 120 microns to return the items to the seller or to dispose of them hygienically," the HC said. On the other hand, CM Conrad K Sangma has announced that the 39th National Games to be held in Meghalaya would be plastic-free, with plans to host a completely biodegradable sporting event. In a recent visit to the Nongpiyur Government LP School, the CM had inspected the school toilets which were made of single use plastic waste through the S.U.P.E.R CAMPAIGN 2024 (Single Use Plastic Eco Recycling), an initiative by My Meghalaya My Pride & GreenAmmo in collaboration with Directorate of School Education & Literacy and State Project Office SEMAM-Samagra Shiksha, Govt of Meghalaya. The CM also announced investment of approximately Rs 1,890 crores in a state-of-the-art factory that will produce starch-based bags and bottles.
