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.
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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.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Meghalaya to Host 2027 National Games |
| Event | 39th National Games 2027 |
| Host State | Meghalaya |
| Announcement By | IOA President PT Usha |
| Meghalaya CM’s Reaction | “Huge honor” for the state |
| IOA Flag Handover | Closing ceremony of the 38th Games in Uttarakhand |
| Scheduled Date | February/March 2027 |
| Previous Edition (38th National Games) | Uttarakhand (2024) |
| Athlete Participation | ~10,000 athletes & officials |
| Recent Hosts | Kerala (2015), Gujarat (2022), Goa (2023), Uttarakhand (2024) |
| Main Venue of 38th Edition | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Cities Hosting 38th Games | Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Haldwani, Rudrapur, Shivpuri, New Tehri |
| Significance | Multi-sport event, revival of the National Games |
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