An informal meeting was held at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Bhavan, New Delhi, on 16 October 2026, chaired by Ms Sunaina Kumari, Chairperson, Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) for the 39th National Games, Meghalaya 2027.
The meeting was attended by Mr Maninder Pal Singh, Secretary General, Cycling Federation of India, and Mr Dushyant Sharma, President, Jammu & Kashmir Olympic Association, both members of the GTCC, in the presence of Mr John F. Kharshiing, Working President, Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA).
The discussions centred on the roadmap and way forward for Meghalaya’s preparedness and overall readiness to host the prestigious 39th National Games, proposed to commence on 10 March 2027.
During the meeting, Mr John F. Kharshiing provided an overview of the preparations undertaken by the State and updated the GTCC Chairperson on the progress made including the review meetings chaired by Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, on 28 January 2026, in presence of Dr PT Usha, Honble President, Indian Olympic Association, Meghalaya Govt Officials and the subsequent review meeting and signing of the Host State Agreement on 30 May 2026 in Shillong in presence of Shri. Conrad K Sangma Honble Chief Minister Meghalaya, Smt. Raksha Khadse, Honble Union Minister of State, Govt of India, Dr PT Usha, Honble President, Indian Olympic Association and Shri. Wailadmiki Shylla, Honble Minister, Sports, Govt of Meghalaya, the latter meeting was attended by representatives of the participating North East State Governments and their respective State Olympic Associations.
Mr Kharshiing, conveyed 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. He also reiterated the State’s commitment to working closely with the Indian Olympic Association, the GTCC, the Government of India, and all participating State Olympic Associations to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of this landmark national sporting event.
During the meeting, Mr Kharshiing was informed that the five-member Games Technical Conduct Committee would visit Shillong, Meghalaya, by the first week of November 2026 to undertake discussions and review the State’s preparedness for the 39th National Games.
The forthcoming GTCC visit is expected to provide an important opportunity to review key aspects of Games readiness, coordinate with the concerned authorities, and facilitate the timely completion of preparations ahead of the commencement of the Games. The five member GTTC for the 39th National Games 2027 was notified vide letter No IOA/VI-55/ 3333 date 14th October 2026 by Dr PT Usha, Honble President, IOA.
The 39th National Games will be a historic occasion for Meghalaya and the entire North Eastern region, it may be recalled that earlier Manipur in 1999 and Assam in 2007 had conducted the National Games and Meghalaya would be the third state in the North East offering an important platform to showcase the State’s sporting infrastructure, organisational capabilities, hospitality, and the athletic talent of the region.
