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Meghalaya to Host East Zone National Judo Black Belt Graduation Camp from Oct 29
✍️ Shillong Today
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM
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The state of Meghalaya will hold the East Zone National Judo Black Belt Graduation Camp beginning on October 29, as announced by Shillong Today.
Meghalaya has been selected to host the East Zone National Judo Black Belt Graduation Camp, with the competition slated to commence on 29 October. The announcement was reported by Shillong Today, confirming the state's role as the venue for this regional judo event.
The camp is designed to provide judokas from the eastern states an opportunity to qualify for black‑belt certification under a structured training and assessment program. Organisers expect the event to draw participants from across the East Zone, offering them a platform to showcase skill and progress in the sport.
Holding the camp in Meghalaya underscores the growing emphasis on developing judo in India's northeastern region. Local sports authorities have expressed support, noting that such initiatives can boost grassroots participation and enhance the state's reputation as a hub for martial‑arts training.
The schedule will include intensive technical sessions, sparring bouts, and final examinations to award black belts to successful athletes. Officials anticipate that the camp will conclude with a formal graduation ceremony, marking a significant milestone for the participants and the regional judo community.
The camp is designed to provide judokas from the eastern states an opportunity to qualify for black‑belt certification under a structured training and assessment program. Organisers expect the event to draw participants from across the East Zone, offering them a platform to showcase skill and progress in the sport.
Holding the camp in Meghalaya underscores the growing emphasis on developing judo in India's northeastern region. Local sports authorities have expressed support, noting that such initiatives can boost grassroots participation and enhance the state's reputation as a hub for martial‑arts training.
The schedule will include intensive technical sessions, sparring bouts, and final examinations to award black belts to successful athletes. Officials anticipate that the camp will conclude with a formal graduation ceremony, marking a significant milestone for the participants and the regional judo community.