National Games 2027: M’laya convenes NE inter-state coordination meeting

In a significant step toward hosting the 39th National Games in 2027, the Meghalaya government convened a preparatory meeting on Friday in Shillong, bringing together Sports Ministers, senior bureaucrats, and representatives from respective States Olympic Associations from all the North Eastern States.
Meghalaya Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Shakliar Warjri, emphasised 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”
Arunachal Pradesh Sports & Youth Affairs Minister, Kento Jini thanked the Meghalaya government for making the other state governments in the region for making us a part of thediscussion 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,” Jini said.
Meghalaya Commissioner & Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, Dr. Vijay Kumar D 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,” a Sports official said.
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 Rs. 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, Warjri emphasised 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.