Meghalaya to host 2nd edition of North East Olympics in October 2022
Shillong, Dec 12: Meghalaya will host the second edition of the North East Olympics, which have been scheduled for October 2022.
This was announced by Meghalaya State Olympics Association Working President John F Kharshiing today.
The MSOA had held a special...
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...
John Kharshiing elected VP of National Rifle Association of India
Shillong, Sep 19: John F Kharshiing (pictured), the President of the Shooting Association of Meghalaya, has been elected as one of eight Vice-Presidents of the National Rifle Association of India, it was revealed today. He thus becomes the first...
A Meghalayan at the Olympics? Govt has earmarked Rs 500 cr for the cause
Shillong, Sep 17: The Meghalaya government has initiated projects to the tune of Rs 500 crore to develop infrastructure in the state in order to produce an Olympian in the next few years.
Responding to a call attention notice moved...
All sports activities to be allowed in Meghalaya from Aug 23
Shillong, Aug 19: All sports activities will be allowed to resume from Monday, the Meghalaya government announced today.
This was announced by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong at a press conference. The loosening up of Covid restrictions will also apply...
State government allows non-contact sports from 19th July
Shillong, Jul 16: In a cautious relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, the Meghalaya government on Friday announced that non-contact sports activities can resume in the state from Monday.
The announcement came from the Home Department. However, resumption of activities will depend...
Assam Rifles opens recruitment process for meritorious athletes
Shillong, Jun 27: The Assam Rifles has invited online applications for 131 vacancies under the sports quota for 2021. The online application server opened yesterday and the last date to receive applications will be 25th July.
VACANCIES
Male
Female
Archery
2
6
Karate
4
4
Taekwondo
3
6
Judo
6
12
Equestrian
10
4
Fencing
2
2
Wushu
12
6
Football
8
6
Boxing
8
6
Sepak Takraw
4
0
Polo
4
0
Athletics:
400m
1
1
3000m
1
0
5000m
1
1
Long Jump
1
0
Shooting:
Pistol
3
2
Rifle
5
0
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Meghalaya win 10 medals at North East Shooting Championship
Shillong, Mar 12: After the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Meghalaya's shooters from the Shooting Association of Meghalaya braved the odds and won 10 medals at the 8th North East Zone Shooting Championship in Guwahati recently.
The competition ran...
6th Meghalaya State Shooting Championship concludes
Shillong, Mar 1: The 6th Meghalaya State Shooting Championship 2021 came to a close yesterday, with 25 shooters participating.
The events comprised 10m air rifle (men, women and mixed team), 50m rifle prone (men), 10m air pistol (men, women and...
Meghalaya shooters get their own dedicated indoor range
Shillong, Nov 4: Meghalaya's shooters celebrated the opening of their very own 10m indoor precision shooting range, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma here today.
The range, in the Demthring neighbourhood, will open up opportunities for more practice;...
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Manbhakupar & Banlamkupar selected in India U-17 men’s team
Shillong, Aug 16: Manbhakupar Malngiang and Banlamkupar Rynjah (pictured left and right) have both been selected in India's U-17 men's national football team, it...
