Meghalaya Celebrates National Sports Day, 2025
Meghalaya Celebrates National Sports Day 2025
• 136 athletes and 22 coaches of 6th Meghalaya Games felicitated
• Distribution of cheques under YESS Meghalaya initiative to 103 beneficiaries worth Rs 45 lakhs
• Launch of Megha Fit Phase 1 with an initial investment of over Rs 20 lakh
Shillong/Tura, August: Meghalaya today celebrated the National Sports Day by felicitating 136 athletes and 22 coaches who participated in the recent 6th Meghalaya Games and distributed cheques under YESS Meghalaya initiative to 103 beneficiaries worth Rs 45 lakhs.
Organised by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, the celebrations took place simultaneously in Shillong and Tura, showcasing the state’s commitment to nurturing talent and strengthening sports infrastructure across the state.
Launched in 2022, YESS Meghalaya, a flagship initiative of Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister, extends financial support to youth organisations, societies, and NGOs across the state. The programme is designed to empower young people by enabling awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and a wide range of engaging activities that strengthen community participation and youth leadership.
Shri Shakliar Warjri, Hon’ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, underlined the importance of National Sports Day as a reminder of the state’s commitment to fitness, inclusivity, and youth empowerment through sports.
He said, “Since 2018, the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs has improved by leaps and bounds. Despite all challenges, the government has achieved major strides and milestones. Our objective is to be able to produce local athletes by the next Olympic Games.”
The Hon’ble Sports Minister highlighted the continuous successful conduct of the Meghalaya Games as a testament to the state’s growing sporting culture.
He noted that the government is bringing in significant improvements through better infrastructure, professional coaching, and motivational support, while also instilling the values of commitment and discipline that define true sportspersons.
Urging young athletes to seize every opportunity, he encouraged them to actively engage with the government to realise their full potential.
He announced the launch of Megha Fit Phase 1 with an initial investment of over Rs 20 lakh, emphasising the importance of building a healthier and more active Meghalaya.
The Minister further revealed that the state will soon establish dedicated sports hostel facilities to nurture young talent, with a substantial allocation of ₹100 crore already sanctioned for the initiative.
“The money spent is not a mere expenditure but an investment because we believe that this will empower sports associations and the youth as a whole”, Warjri stated.
While in Tura, the event was graced by Shri Nipon Hajong, MCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills, who emphasized the transformative power of sports in fostering unity and well-being.
During the programme, the athletes took the pledge as part of the National Sports Day celebration.
