Overview

• Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced Rs 39.17 crore in grant-in-aid to 26 state sports associations, marking the first time funds are distributed directly to teams for National Games preparation.
• The state plans to invest Rs 1,900 crore in sports infrastructure, including nearly 50 artificial turfs and the region’s largest synthetic track and field facilities by mid-2026.
• Associations gain autonomy to allocate resources across equipment procurement, coaching hires and talent-search events as Meghalaya targets 50 medals at the 2027 Games.
• Organisers aim to set new standards with a “green Games” rollout featuring biodegradable bags, starch-based bottles and partnerships with local entrepreneurs.
• 20-year-old Rifiness Warjri received Rs 5 lakh from Chief Minister Sangma and Rs 1 lakh from the sports department after becoming the youngest Meghalaya woman to summit Mount Everest.