Shillong, June 24 -- Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday handed over grants-in-aid to 26 sports association for team preparation in the run up to the 39th National Games 2027 which will be held in Meghalaya.
As part of the Team Meghalaya initiative, a total grant of Rs. 39,17,64,000 was handed over to Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) and 26 different sports associations to support structured training and preparing athletes for the National Games.
"For the first time in the country's history, a state government is directly providing grants-in-aid funds to Shillong Sports Associations," the Chief Minister said at a special event titled "Grants-in-Aid for Team Preparation" at the State Convention Centre, Shillong.
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