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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.
Meghalaya hosts Inter State Meeting to discuss the planning of the National Games 2027.
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.
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“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.
Commissioner and Secretary of Sports & Youth Affairs, Meghalaya, IAS 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.
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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.
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