Meghalaya sports conclave

Meghalaya Outstanding Sportspersons Direct Appointment: Meghalaya took a significant step towards strengthening its sporting future with the successful hosting of the Meghalaya Sports Conclave 2026, a landmark event that brought together leading sports personalities, policymakers, administrators, athletes and industry experts to chart the State's roadmap for sports excellence ahead of the 39th National Games 2027.

Organised by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, the conclave served as a platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration on key aspects of sports development, including governance, infrastructure, athlete welfare, grassroots talent identification and high-performance training. The event reflected the State Government's vision of creating a sustainable and inclusive sporting ecosystem that can nurture talent and elevate Meghalaya's position on the national sporting map.

The conclave witnessed the participation of several distinguished guests, including Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and Adille Sumariwalla, Vice President of World Athletics. Renowned athletes such as Olympic medallist and world champion shooter Manu Bhaker, hockey legend P.R. Sreejesh, sprinter Hima Das, Paralympic medallist Harvinder Singh and world archery para champion Sheetal Devi also attended and shared valuable insights from their sporting journeys.