Conrad ‘confident’ on meeting National Games construction timetable
Shillong, Jun 6: Despite time ticking away, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma expressed confidence today that the construction work required for the state to host the 2022 National Games will run on schedule.
"I am confident we will be able to...
Assam offers Rs 10 crore to Meghalaya for 2022 National Games
Shillong, Feb 6: The Assam government has pledged Rs 10 crore to Meghalaya in order to help the latter hold the 2022 National Games.
The announcement was made today when Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented his government's budget....
National Games organising committee reps meet with IOA in New Delhi
Shillong, Jun 2: The National Games 2022 organising committee, comprising Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) Working President John Kharshiing, Sports & Youth Affairs Director Matsiewdor War Nongbri and MSOA General Secretary Chiranjib Choudhury, submitted its first presentation before the...
Rs 300 crore sanctioned for National Games stadium
Shillong, Oct 10: Rs 300 crore has been sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Social Justice for a multi-facility stadium spread over 50 acres meant for the National Games, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said here today.
"We are grateful...
Sports & Youth Affairs budget in 2022-23 up 13% to Rs 208 crore
Shillong, Mar 9: The Sports & Youth Affairs Department has been allocated Rs 208 crore for the 2022-23 financial year, up 13% on 2021-22.
This was announced by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma in his presentation of the state budget in...
Cabinet approves proposal to utilise 64 acres of land for National Games
Shillong, Jun 12: The Meghalaya cabinet approved the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs' proposal to take over 64.34 acres of land at Umsawli in the New Shillong Township to construct the games village of the 39th National Games,...
Sports Minister inspects construction of multi-sports stadium in Ampati
Shillong, Aug 18: Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh visited the site of the International Multi-Sports Stadium and Football Stadium at Ampati in South West Garo Hills on Thursday to inspect and review the progress of construction in connection with the...
14 disciplines in Meghalaya Games 2019; to begin on 16th December
Shillong, Nov 11: The Meghalaya Games 2019 will begin on 16th December with athletes contesting a total of 14 disciplines.
This was informed by Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh after a meeting of the Games' organising committee here...
MSOA petitions state government for financial support
Shillong, Jan 19: The Meghalaya State Olympic Association has sought financial support from the state government to cover expenses to be incurred over the course of this year and to treat it as part of the celebrations of Meghalaya's...
Chairman of National Games 2022 committee dies due to Covid-19
Shillong, May 4: Raj Kumar Sacheti (pictured centre), the Chairman of the games technical conduct committee for the National Games 2022, which is meant to be hosted by Meghalaya, lost his battle with Covid-19, it was reported today.
Sacheti was...