M’laya could be next ‘sports capital’ of South Asia: John Kharshiing
Shillong, Apr 22: Meghalaya could be the next "sports capital" of South Asia and a sports tourism destination if it can leverage the advantages it has in terms of climate and natural beauty, Meghalaya State Olympic Association Working President...
Motorsport: Shillong bikers take podium places in National MRF Supercross
Shillong, Mar 15: Four Shillong bikers secured podium positions at the National MRF Supercross in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, recently.
Supercross is a variant of motocross that involves off-road motorbikes on a constructed dirt track consisting of jumps and other obstacles.
A release today said...
Will de-recognise dormant sports associations: MSOA
Shillong, Mar 12: The Meghalaya State Olympic Association issued a strong warning to sports associations affiliated to it but which are non-functioning, threatening to de-recognise them.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 19th Meghalaya State Level Wushu Championship here yesterday,...
Eugeneson nutmegs Sports Minister in Assembly
Shillong, Mar 10: Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh (pictured left) was left momentarily perplexed by the questions put to him by first-timer MLA and former football icon Eugeneson Lyngdoh (right) in the Assembly today.
Making his debut in...
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...
South West Khasi Hills invites medal winners to apply for scholarships
Shillong, Mar 3: The District Sports Officer of South West Khasi Hills, Damang Syngkon, has invited medal winning sportspersons from the district to apply for scholarships.
Medallists and "achievers" from the district at state, regional and national-level tournaments (non-prize money...
SAI Shillong to conduct trials in archery, athletics & boxing
Shillong, Mar 1: The Sports Authority of India, Shillong centre, will hold trials next week in archery, athletics and boxing.
All the trials will be held at SAI Shillong’s NEHU campus and are open to boys and girls between 12...
State sports associations require Rs 50 crore per year to function
Shillong, Feb 15: Sports associations in Meghalaya require around Rs 50 crore annually to fund their activities and develop athletes, buy equipment and maintain infrastructure, Meghalaya State Olympic Association Working President John F Kharshiing informed today.
The MSOA had called...
MSOA pushes Govt for quick sanction of NE Olympics budget
Shillong, Feb 9: The Meghalaya State Olympic Association has requested the state government to provide sanction as soon as possible for the budget for the North East Olympics, the second edition of which Meghalaya will host later this year.
An...
RG Lyngdoh’s resignation a loss for MSOA: Kharshiing
Shillong, Jan 20: The resignation of RG Lyngdoh as Adviser to the Meghalaya State Olympic Association is a loss to the organisation, MSOA Working President John F Kharshiing said today.
Lyngdoh resigned yesterday, unhappy with the circumstances leading to and...




















