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All eight northeastern states have agreed to jointly host the event, as proposed by the Centre. This unanimous support was confirmed during a closed-door meeting of sports ministers, secretaries, and state Olympic association representatives in Shillong on Saturday. The meeting was chaired by Meghalaya’s Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri and co-chaired by Arunachal Pradesh’s Sports Minister Kento Jini.
The National Games were previously hosted in the region in 1999 (by Manipur) and 2007 (by Assam).
Delegates from the eight states discussed coordinating efforts for this multi-state hosting concept. John F Kharshiing, working president of the Meghalaya State Olympics Association (MSOA), reported that representatives shared views and suggestions at the meeting.
The 39th edition of the Games, scheduled for 2027, was initially set to be hosted by Meghalaya alone. However, the state agreed to a joint hosting proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs, considering it would promote regional cooperation and celebrate the North East’s rich sporting potential.
Warjri emphasized that the event will also boost youth engagement and improve sporting infrastructure in the region. The participants agreed to reconvene soon to finalize logistical and operational details for the event.
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