Shillong, Nov 03: The Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) of the 39th National Games Meghalaya 2027 today reviewed the State’s preparations to host the Games, holding a series of meetings at the State Guest House, Taraghar, Shillong, followed by inspections of competition venues across the city. The committee is in Meghalaya from November 2 to 5.
The GTCC is led by its Chairperson, Ms. Sunaina Kumari, with members Shri Ravinder Choudhary, Shri Maninder Pal Singh, Shri V. Sunil Kumar and Shri Dushyant Sharma. Shri John F Kharshiing, Working President, Smt. Matsiewdor War Nongbri, IAS (Retd.), Vice President, and Finely.L.Pariat General Secretary, Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) were also present.
The day began with a meeting chaired by Dr. Vijay Kumar D., IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs, where the GTCC was briefed on Meghalaya’s preparedness to host the 39th National Games.
Also present were Smt. Isawanda Laloo, IAS, Secretary; Shri Richard Yanthan, Joint Secretary; Shri Alertson Nongbri, MCS, Director; Shri Paia B. War Nongbri, Deputy Director, Sports and Youth Affairs; and Shri Pharngki Pale, In-charge Chief Engineer, State Sports Council of Meghalaya (SSCM).
The committee then held an online meeting with representatives of the North Eastern Region (NER) states, who gave a brief overview of their preparations for hosting Games events in their states. This was followed by a meeting on ACT and operational readiness for the Games.
In the afternoon, the GTCC inspected six competition venues in Shillong. These were the J.N. Sports Complex for Athletics, the Integrated Multipurpose Indoor Hall for Basketball, the Shillong Sports Association ground for Football, the Shillong Golf Club for Golf, the Sports Authority of India centre for Rugby, Fencing and Boxing, and the NEHU Campus for Cycling (MTB).
On November 4, the committee will review technical systems for the Games and continue its inspection of competition venues in Shillong and Jowai.
The Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, works to build sports infrastructure, nurture talent and engage the youth of the State. The Directorate is working in support of the Department, along with the State Sports Council of Meghalaya (SSCM). Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games in 2027.
