MSOA reviews preparation for Meghalaya Games in Tura

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Ten days prior to the Opening of the 5th Meghalaya Games 2024, The MSOA – Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC), held an important meeting on January 5, to discuss the final details of  preparations for the 5th Meghalaya Games in Tura, West Garo Hills District. 

The meeting was chaired by MSOA working president John F Kharshiing in presence of general secretary Finely L Pariat and other officials.

The meeting was also attended by the Chef de Mission, Asst Chef de Mission, President and Secretaries, Competition Managers, of the 22 -23 State Sports Associations. 

The meeting was also attended online virtually by the MSOA and CDMs officials from Garo Hills wherein a number of issues relating to Athletes, Transportation, Accommodation, Venues, FOP, Opening and Closing Ceremony, Competition Schedules, etc were discussed.

The meeting was also addressed online from Tura by Isawanda Laloo, Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya and other sports officials and consultants. The Director, informed that all stakeholders and various committees in Tura are working tirelessly to welcome and ensure a successful conduct of the games and thanked the MSOA for its close cooperation in the preparations and wished the Athletes all the very best in their upcoming competitions. 

This will be the third time in 4 years that the Meghalaya Games is hosted in the state and will be the first time it is being hosted in a District in Garo Hills. Also, this year, the Games will feature 3,000 athletes approximately across all districts and disciplines. It may be recalled that the first Meghalaya Games was held in 2001 the 2nd in 2004 and was then the 3rd revived in 2020 after 16 years followed with the 4th Meghalaya Games in 2022 and now the historic 5th Meghalaya Games in 2024 hosted in sub city Tura, West Garo Hills District.  

The event will kick off with a Torch Relay ceremony that will begin in Shillong on January 9 and conclude in Tura. Along the way, the Torch will travel to Jowai, Mairang, Nongstoin and Williamnagar and conclude in Tura on 15th January 2024. 

MSOA working president John Kharshiing emphasize all to participate with a positive vibe and ensure a memorable event.

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