Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse chaired review meeting with Meghalaya Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Wailadmiki Shylla and Commissioner & Secretary Dr. Vijay Kumar D
Meeting attended by senior officials from Government of Meghalaya, Sports Authority of India, Meghalaya State Olympic Association
900 athletes currently supported under State Sports Scholarship Scheme
Chief Minister's Football Mission operates through 125 grassroots centres
Football initiative supports nearly 10,000 athletes
Infrastructure projects reviewed: Mawkhanu Football Stadium (potential National Games opening ceremony venue), Umsawli Sports Complex, Slalom Course at Umtham
Slalom Course at Umtham emerging as premier facility for water sports and slalom training
Youth Engagement and Empowerment Scheme for Students (YESS Meghalaya) provides support to clubs and organisations
MY Bharat portal discussed for creating volunteering opportunities for National Games
Meghalaya State Olympic Association representatives participated: John F. Kharshiing (Working President, MSOA and President, Shooting Association), EMH Passah (Senior Vice President, Meghalaya Athletics Association), Pynbiang Laloo (President, Meghalaya Badminton Association), Ksan Kupar Warjri (General Secretary, All Meghalaya Karate Association)
Discussion on strengthening Khelo India-accredited academies
Discussion on Meghalaya Games and long-term athlete development planning
