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...
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
The posts...
Rs 8.39 crore sanctioned for JN Sports Complex upgrade under Khelo India
Shillong, Nov 6: The JN Sports Complex in Shillong will receive Rs 8.39 crore over a four-year period to develop it into a Khelo India State Centre of Excellence, it was revealed today.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports,...
Curtains come down on Meghalaya Games after 5 wonderful days
Shillong, Feb 21: After five wonderful days, the curtains came down on a successful Meghalaya Games 2019-20 with the conclusion of the remaining four disciplines here today.
The Games were officially closed by Chief Secretary MS Rao in the presence...
State Olympic Association encouraged by athletes’ performance at M’laya Games
Shillong, Feb 20: With just one day left in the Meghalaya Games 2019-20, the Meghalaya State Olympic Association, the organisers of the statewide event, is encouraged by the performance of the athletes in the 14 disciplines and is sure that...
M’laya Games: WKH dominate basketball; Alyzza Lyngdoh sweeps women’s swimming
Shillong, Feb 20: West Khasi Hills won both the men's and women's finals in basketball on the penultimate day of the Meghalaya Games 2019-20, as swimming and tennis also concluded here today.
Alyzza M Lyngdoh swept the women's swimming events, while...
Meghalaya Games: Medals aplenty distributed as 6 disciplines conclude
Shillong, Feb 19: Medals aplenty were distributed today on the third day of the Meghalaya Games 2019-20 as six different disciplines - archery, athletics, boxing, wushu, taekwondo and shooting - concluded.
In archery, which was held in Laitumkhrah, East Khasi Hills...
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EKH Cricket Association elects new office bearers
Shillong, Jul 28: The East Khasi Hills Cricket Association has elected new office bearers at its recent general meeting.
Dister M Marbaniang and Aaron G...
