Mumbai / Shillong, July 26, 2025: In a significant step toward hosting the 39th National Games in 2027, the Government of Meghalaya convened a preparatory meeting in Shillong, bringing together Hon’ble Sports Ministers, senior bureaucrats, and representatives from respective States Olympic Associations from all the North Eastern States.
Shri Shakliar Warjri, Hon’ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, emphasized on the shared vision of making the Games a symbol of regional unity and national sporting excellence. He added,“I believe that we are fully equipped to host the National Games, and we are seeking to foster participation from all the North Eastern states.”
Shri Kento Jini, Hon’ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, added “I would like to thank the Government of Meghalaya for making us a part of the discussion regarding preparation for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027. All the northeastern states should cooperate and support in hosting the Games. This is the right time to demonstrate that we are not lagging behind in anything- be it infrastructure, or sporting talent.”
Dr. Vijay Kumar D., IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, presented an overview of the state’s preparedness, including investments in sports infrastructure, training centres, hostels, equipment and other athlete support systems.
A major agenda point of the meeting was the proposed distribution of specific sports disciplines across North Eastern States, fostering a shared sense of ownership and integrated development of sports. The move aims to leverage existing capacities while building new ones, ensuring legacy infrastructure in multiple states even beyond the Games. Representatives from every state appreciated Meghalaya’s overall development and promotion of Sports and showed complete support to the state’s roadmap for hosting the 39th National Games, 2027.
Meghalaya’s preparation for the National Games includes the development of sports infrastructure, healthcare facilities, accommodation and overall nurturing of sports talent. Over ₹1500 crore has been invested to develop sports infrastructure across all districts of the state. With over 10,000 athletes expected to compete across more than thirty disciplines, the 39th National Games will be the largest sporting event ever hosted in Meghalaya.
In his concluding remarks, Shri Shakliar Warjri emphasized that with collective cooperation, we can showcase a spirit of unity by successfully hosting this major event. He further urged all Northeastern states to actively participate in ensuring the success of the National Games.
Dignitaries in attendance include Shri Shakliar Warjri, Hon’ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya; Shri Kento Jini, Hon’ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh; senior officials from all the North Eastern States; Senior officials and representatives from respective States Olympic Associations, among others. Their participation underscored a unified vision, with Meghalaya leading the charge to deliver a transformative National Games rooted in legacy, inclusion, sustainability and national integration.