📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Sports
46 Athletes Honoured as Meghalaya CM Promises National and International Exposure
✍️ shillongtoday.com
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 04:18 PM
👁 18
In Shillong, 46 athletes were felicitated by the Meghalaya Chief Minister, who pledged to provide support for their participation in national and international competitions.
In a ceremony held in Shillong, the Meghalaya Chief Minister honoured 46 athletes for their achievements in various sports disciplines. The event, organised by the state sports department, aimed to recognise the athletes’ dedication and to motivate others.
During the felicitation, the Chief Minister emphasised the state’s commitment to providing training facilities, coaching and financial assistance to help athletes compete at national and international levels. He highlighted the importance of exposure and experience for the athletes’ growth.
The athletes, representing sports such as athletics, football, hockey, and wrestling, were presented with certificates and medals. The ceremony was attended by sports officials, coaches and representatives from the Meghalaya Sports Council.
The Chief Minister’s pledge comes as part of a broader initiative to strengthen sports infrastructure in the state and to encourage youth participation in competitive sports.
The felicitation ceremony was broadcast live on state television, allowing families and fans to witness the moment.
During the felicitation, the Chief Minister emphasised the state’s commitment to providing training facilities, coaching and financial assistance to help athletes compete at national and international levels. He highlighted the importance of exposure and experience for the athletes’ growth.
The athletes, representing sports such as athletics, football, hockey, and wrestling, were presented with certificates and medals. The ceremony was attended by sports officials, coaches and representatives from the Meghalaya Sports Council.
The Chief Minister’s pledge comes as part of a broader initiative to strengthen sports infrastructure in the state and to encourage youth participation in competitive sports.
The felicitation ceremony was broadcast live on state television, allowing families and fans to witness the moment.