Swimming in Shillong now possible all-year with new heated indoor pool
Shillong, Mar 25: Swimming as a year-round activity in Shillong has become a reality with the launch of True North Leisure Centre, which boasts of the city’s (as well as the state’s) first controlled-temperature indoor swimming pool.
The leisure centre,...
Meghalaya end 1st North East Olympics with 38 medals, including 3 gold
Shillong, Oct 28: The Meghalaya contingent that took part in the 1st North East Olympic Games in Imphal will return home with 38 medals - three gold, seven silver and 28 bronze - according to the state officials accompanying...
JN Stadium to be demolished and turned into 500-room hotel: sources
Shillong, Apr 1: The JN Sports Complex, the nerve centre for sports in Meghalaya, will be transformed into a state-of-the-art hospitality, entertainment and educational venue, sources have informed TSR.
The planned redevelopment of the complex is tied to the National...
1st Shillong equestrian event wows the crowds
Shillong, Nov 20: The two-day 1st Shillong Horse Shown & Regional Equestrian League concluded at Polo Ground here today.
Riders and horses took part in dressage (a series of predetermined movements), showjumping (leaping over sets of fences, pictured), tent pegging (where...
Cabinet approves Meghalaya Sports Policy
Shillong, Jun 10: The historic first cabinet meeting in Tura saw the long-awaited Meghalaya Sports Policy receive the nod of the government, it was revealed today.
The Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs "presented the draft policy, which the cabinet approved...
Shillong College, St Anthony’s HSS reach final of Laban Invitational Futsal
Shillong, Sep 7: The line-up of the finals of the maiden Laban SC Invitational Futsal Tournament 2018 have been finalised, with Shillong College to face St Anthony’s Higher Secondary School in the title match at the Laban SC Indoor...
SAI Shillong to conduct trials in archery, athletics, boxing, judo & karate
Shillong, Jan 28: The Sports Authority of India, Shillong centre, will hold trials in February in archery, athletics, boxing, judo and karate.
All the trials will be held at SAI Shillong's NEHU campus and are open to boys and girls...
Runner Marso Kyndait wins Meghalaya’s 1st gold at NE Olympics
Shillong, Oct 26: Marso Kyndait, of Sabah Muswang in West Jaintia Hills, won Meghalaya's first gold medal at the ongoing North East Olympic Games in Imphal, Manipur, today.
Kyndait took gold in the 1,500m men's event with a time of...
Gold’s Gym in Lachumiere declared a containment zone
Shillong, Sep 11: Just days after reopening, Gold's Gym, in the Lower Lachumiere neighbourhood of the city, was declared a containment zone from today after Covid-19 "cases/high-risk contacts" (the order doesn't specify which) were detected there.
It was only last...
Only Khasis & Garos should be representing Meghalaya in sport: KSU
Shillong, Nov 20: The Khasi Students Union has effectively demanded 100% reservation for Khasi and Garo athletes in all sports teams representing Meghalaya.
The demand was made through a press release attributed to KSU General Secretary Donald Thabah today.
Specifically, the...