Shillong, August 22: In celebration of National Sports Day, the state government has announced a week-long event of sports and fitness activities across Meghalaya between August 22 and 29. All citizens are encouraged to engage in sports and participate in activities planned for the week.
The theme of this week revolves around sports’ power to transcend all differences and encourage people from all walks of life to play sports. The celebration is a part of the larger initiative organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The FitIndia Pledge would be recited by participants across the country, and Meghalaya will participate through its citizens that take the pledge and promote it on social media.
Multiple events will be hosted organised by sports associations, schools and district administrations for all to participate. Additionally, the state departments will also be participating in activities such as football, cycling, walkathons and basketball, and will celebrate the week by reporting to work in activewear. The government will also be encouraging a cycle/walk to work day, which will be announced shortly.
Similar events will also be announced and organised by the NYKS and SAI in the state.
The marquee events organised by the department will be on August 26 and August 29. On August 26, the ‘Run for Fitness’ event will be hosted in Shillong. A 5-km Circuit beginning at Polo Grounds, the event will include participants of all ages and is free entry to participate. Interested runners would register through the Office of the District Sports Officer, East Khasi Hills.
August 29 would have a short event where cash awards to eligible applicants would be distributed, as well as a short cultural event would be hosted. The day will culminate in an exhibition match between the state’s officers and MLAs, hosted at the MFA Ground, part of the JN Stadium Complex.
