Meghalaya to Host 2027 National Games

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially announced that Meghalaya will host the 39th edition of the National Games in February/March 2027. IOA President PT Usha conveyed this decision to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, marking a significant milestone for the northeastern state. As the next host, Meghalaya will receive the IOA flag during the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand in Haldwani.

Key Highlights

Official Announcement

• Meghalaya has been allocated hosting rights for the 39th National Games in 2027 by the IOA.

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Handover Ceremony

• Meghalaya will receive the IOA flag during the closing ceremony of the ongoing 38th National Games in Uttarakhand.
• In a letter to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, IOA President PT Usha confirmed the decision and invited him to the closing ceremony.

Meghalaya’s Reaction

• CM Conrad Sangma expressed his excitement, calling it a “huge honor” and shared his enthusiasm on social media platform ‘X’.

Significance of the Games

• The National Games are one of India’s largest multi-sport events, with around 10,000 athletes and officials participating in the current edition in Uttarakhand.

Previous and Upcoming Hosts

• 38th Edition (2024): Uttarakhand (held in seven cities, main venue: Dehradun)
• 37th Edition (2023): Goa (held in five cities)
• 36th Edition (2022): Gujarat
• 35th Edition (2015): Kerala
• 39th Edition (2027): Meghalaya

Frequent Hosting in Recent Years: With Meghalaya hosting the 2027 edition, four National Games will have been conducted within a span of five years, signifying a revival of the event after previous delays.