A word-class high-altitude sports training centre will be built in Meghalaya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announced here on Saturday.
“A state-of-the-art, world-class high-altitude training centre, worth Rs 150 crore will be established in Meghalaya very soon,” he said after a review meeting on the 39th National Games in Meghalaya next year.
To assess Meghalaya’s preparations for hosting the Games, the Union Minister held a review meeting in presence of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha, Meghalaya Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, and senior sports officials from North East and the Centre.
The National Games 2027 in Meghalaya will “set a new benchmark in the history of the event”, he said.
During the meeting, the Union Minister said the Games should serve “not only as a premier sporting event but also as a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage, diversity, and unique identity of Meghalaya and the entire North Eastern region to the nation and the world.”
He underscored the importance of “world-class sporting infrastructure, seamless organisation, and broad public participation” to make the Games a landmark event.
“Sustainability and diversity are our message for the 39th National Games in Meghalaya in 2027,” Dr Mandaviya said.
He added that with increased competition among states to host the Games, “the National Games should focus on talent identification and scouting.”