Imphal, May 15 -- Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has directed the Secretary of the Youth Affairs and Sports Department (YAS), N Praveen Singh, to expedite the upgradation of the velodrome and fencing courts at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.

This decision was made on Thursday following a request from the Meghalaya State Olympic Association, the host of the upcoming 39th National Games scheduled for 2027.

According to an official communique from Raj Bhavan, representatives of the Manipur Olympic Association met with Governor Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, to discuss the need to improve these sporting facilities.

The velodrome and fencing courts at Khuman Lampak are expected to be used during the National Games, prompting the call ...