Shillong, Nov 5: Meghalaya is ready to play host — in a big way.
The state has proposed 39 disciplines for the 39th National Games in March 2027, to be held across Shillong, Jowai and Tura.
The Indian Olympic Association’s Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC), led by Chairperson Sunaina Kumari, wrapped up a 4-day inspection visit on Thursday and gave Meghalaya a thumbs-up.
“We are encouraged by the infrastructure and arrangements,” Kumari said at a press conference in Shillong, praising the coordination between departments and stakeholders.
The hosting agreement was signed on May 30, 2026. The GTCC was formed on October 14 to guide the state technically.
The final list of sports will be decided by the IOA, but Meghalaya’s proposal includes archery, athletics, aquatics, badminton, basketball, boxing, canoeing and kayaking, cycling, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, lawn bowls, modern pentathlon, netball, rowing, rugby, shooting, squash, sailing, triathlon, table tennis, tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, wushu, yogasana, arm wrestling, Muay Thai, sport climbing and softball.
Taekwondo is still under consideration, based on local athlete potential.
Key venues include J.N. Sports Complex — also the proposed venue for the opening ceremony — Shillong Golf Club, NEHU campus, Umiam Lake and facilities in Jowai and Tura.
The state is backing athletes with coaches, nutritionists, physiotherapists and the new High-Performance Sports Science Centre at J.N. Sports Complex.
Regular reviews are on with the Meghalaya State Olympic Association to keep preparations on track.
March 2027 is the target. Meghalaya wants to make it co
