Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired high-level review meeting for Meghalaya's preparations for hosting 39th National Games in 2027
Meeting attended by Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse, IOA President P.T Usha, Meghalaya Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla
Dr. Mandaviya inaugurated state-of-the-art Multipurpose Integrated Sports Indoor Hall in Shillong
Announced ₹150 crore world class High-altitude training centre to be established in Meghalaya
North Eastern region accounts for only 4% of India's population but has nearly 25% of all Khelo India Centres in country
Several districts in North East have been provided with two Khelo India Centres instead of one
National Games 2027 intended to showcase rich cultural heritage, diversity, and unique identity of Meghalaya and North Eastern region
Focus on world-class sporting infrastructure, seamless organisation, and broad public participation
Emphasis on sustainability and diversity as message for 39th National Games
National Games to focus on talent identification and scouting
Volunteers of MY Bharat to be engaged during National Games
