In a significant step toward hosting the 39th National Games in 2027, the government of Meghalaya convened a preparatory meeting in Shillong, bringing together sports ministers, senior bureaucrats, and representatives from the Olympic associations of all the North Eastern states.
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.
Meghalaya’s preparation for the National Games includes the development of sports infrastructure, healthcare facilities, accommodation and overall nurturing of sports talent. Over ₹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.
