Shillong, July 21: The Annual General Meeting and elections of Meghalaya Golf Promoters’ Society (MGPS) was held on 21st July 2023 at 3 PM at Hotel Polo Towers, Shillong where two officers each from armed forces that is Assam Rifles, 58 GTC and Umroi Environment Park and training area apart from local Golfers attended the AGM .
The Meghalaya Golf Promoters’ Society (MGPS) is the State Golf Association for the state of Meghalaya affiliated with the Indian Golf Union and Meghalaya State Olympic Association and registered with the Registrar of Societies.
They have taken keen interest to promote and develop the game of Golf in the state of Meghalaya and have also conducted various National and International events in the past few years in the state of Meghalaya which has promoted the tourism of the state and brought Meghalaya in the national Golf Map.
They are one of the few State Golf Associations of the country that are fully compliant with the National Sports Development Code (NSDC) as per Govt of India, Indian Olympic Association, Indian Golf Union guidelines.
As per the guidelines set up Indian Golf Union, MGPS enjoys the support of the majority of the Indian Golf Union’s Affiliated Golf Club of the State of Meghalaya and the authorised recognised and official State Golf Association of Meghalaya.
Mr Finely Pariat, General Secretary, Meghalaya State Olympic Association was the Observer for the Annual General Meeting and elections. The returning officers were Advocates Mr Ritre Oo Lyngdoh and Mr Kyntu I Laloo who conducted the elections as per the procedure laid down by the National Sports Development Code.
Mr AL Hek, Minister, Government of Meghalaya and Chief Advisor of MGPS mentioned about the prospects of Golf Tourism in the State. As part of the Future plans and as per directives of Union Sports Minister, Shri Anurag Thakur, MGPS is committed for the promotion of the underprivileged kids in the game of Golf. Mr Rocky Hek, member of Dorbar Shnong Golf Links has committed full support to work for the growth and promotion of Golf in the State.
In the election Mr. Mr Daniel S Jyrwa was elected as the new President of the Meghalaya Golf Promoters’ Society, others office bearers are Mr. Michael Hek Vice President, Mr. Gaurav Bajaj Secretart, Mr. Kishan Singhania as treasurer and others officer bears were also elected. Mr. James Sangma Chief Patron, Mr. Rocky Hek Sepcial invitee and Mr. AL Hek as chief adviser.
