Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Banteidor Lyngdoh today accorded a warm send-off to the Meghalaya contingent who will compete at the Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula, Haryana from June 3 to 14.
A programme was held at SAI football ground in NEHU Campus wherein the minister exhorted players to maintain discipline, dedication, to perform well and bring laurels to the state.
He also stated that Meghalaya has already implemented the sport policy which will be beneficial for the young athletes and budding talents of the state. He expressed his gratitude to the sports associations, coaches and the supporting staff for honing and nurturing the athletes for such national events.
The Meghalaya contingent comprises 32 athletes and 10 officials who will be competing in Football, Athletics, Judo, Swimming and Boxing. The team is led by Darlene M Khonglam as the Chef De Mission.
