Shillong, Oct 20: An informal meeting was held at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Bhavan in New Delhi on October 16 to discuss the roadmap and way forwards for Meghalaya’s preparedness and overall readiness to host the 39th National Games, which are scheduled to begin on March 10, 2027.
The meeting was chaired by Sunaina Kumari, the Chairperson of the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC), appointed by the IOA.
The meeting was attended by GTCC members Maninder Pal Singh and Dushyant Sharma in the presence of Meghalaya State Olympic Association Working President John F Kharshiing.
During the meeting, Kharshiing provided an overview of the preparations undertaken by the state and updated the GTCC on the progress made.
Kharshiing stated that Meghalaya was progressing in accordance with the established timelines and remained on track towards ensuring the necessary preparations for the successful conduct of the Games, a press release from his office said. He also reiterated Meghalaya’s commitment to working closely with the IOA, the GTCC, the central government and all participating state Olympic associations to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of this landmark national sporting event.
The five-member GTCC will visit Shillong by the first week of November to undertake discussions and review the state’s preparedness for the National Games.
