#National Games
Meghalaya Boosts Sports Funding and Job Security for Athletes
Meghalaya marks National Sports Day with massive budget hikes, direct government jobs for medallists, and new infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Games.
Walrik Marak • 29 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Presses Center to Double Project Funding Cap
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is pushing the federal government to raise the state's external project funding ceiling from 5,000 to 10,000 crore.
NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Prepares to Host 39th National Games
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games next year, featuring 10,000 athletes across 39 disciplines in Shillong, Tura, and Jowai.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Grassroots Football Funding Wins High-Level Support
Minerva Academy founder Ranjit Bajaj applauds Meghalaya's investment in youth sports to curb crime and build a talent pipeline for the 2027 National Games.
Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Archers Gear Up for National Games at State Championship
Over 200 athletes from 12 districts compete at the Meghalaya State Archery Championship to prepare for the upcoming 39th National Games in 2026.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
CM Sangma Issues Land Titles in Tura, Announces Major Infrastructure Projects
CM Conrad K. Sangma distributed land titles to Chinap A’slang residents in Tura and outlined massive infrastructure development plans for the region.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Record Participation at Meghalaya Karate Meet as State Preps for National Games
A record 802 students compete in the Meghalaya karate tournament as state officials review training plans for the upcoming 2027 National Games.
Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Budgets Rs 600 Crore for 2025 National Games
Meghalaya plans to spend Rs 600 crore to host the 39th National Games next March, with infrastructure set for completion by early 2025.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
