Run Meghalaya pays tribute to departed runner Daphika Pakyntein
Shillong, Jan 17: Run Meghalaya has paid tribute to long distance runner Daphika Pakyntein, who passed away recently.
In a Facebook post, Run Meghalaya said, "She will always be remembered by our running family as someone with a gentle smile,...
Finely Pariat takes over from Chiranjib Choudhury as MSOA Gen Secy
Shillong, Jan 16: Finely Pariat (pictured) took charge as General Secretary of the Meghalaya State Olympic Association yesterday following the resignation of the incumbent, Chiranjib Choudhury.
The choice of Pariat was fixed upon at an emergent meeting of the MSOA....
3 Meghalayans take podium places at NEEPCO Guwahati Stadium Run
Shillong, Dec 20: Three Meghalayan runners finished in podium positions at the second edition of the NEEPCO Guwahati Stadium Run.
The event was held on 19th December at the Sarusajai Stadium.
In the 8-hour run (left photo), Banajit Barman (pictured centre),...
JN Stadium’s much-needed facelift to be complete by October 2022
Shillong, Dec 14: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh today unveiled the foundation stone of the new upgrades of the JN Stadium here in Polo.
Rs 34 crore of state government money has been...
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...
2nd phase of SAI Shillong trials, in athletics & boxing, to be held next...
Shillong, Dec 3: The Sports Authority of India, Shillong will hold its second phase of trials, this time for athletics and boxing, on 8th and 9th December respectively.
The trials will be held at SAI Shillong’s NEHU campus and are...
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...
Shillong resident to take part in Tokyo Paralympics
Shillong, Jul 28: Havildar Soman Rana, a para-athlete of the Army Paralympic Node, Kirkee, which is under the aegis of Army Sports Control Board, has been selected for the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in seated shot put, F-57 category.
The 38-year-old...
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National Ranking Archery Tournament: Meghalaya win bronze in sub-juniors
Shillong, Mar 21: Devraj Mohapatra won a bronze medal for Meghalaya in the sub-junior boys' category of the 2nd NTPC National Ranking Archery Tournament...
