Shillong, Jan 14:The 5th edition of the Meghalaya Games will see 23 disciplines and the participation of over 3,000 athletes in 16 different locations, in Tura on Monday.
President of India Droupadi Murmu will open the Games.at PA Sangma Stadium, Tura.
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The preparations for the 5th Meghalaya Games 2024 were underway with all the participants reaching Tura in the morning hours of Sunday.
The participants were welcomed by the Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) along with the District administration. The games are scheduled to be a weeklong affair.
The event is the first to be held within Garo Hills and it promises to be a memorable occasion. Numerous banners and posters can be seen on display celebrating the momentous occasion.
During the welcome ceremony, various artists of the Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project were present to lift the spirits of the players and to inspire them to do their very best over the coming days.
In the evening, the participants gathered at PA Sangma Stadium to coordinate and rehearse their particular programmes which would be held during the opening ceremony.
In 2022, inspite of some obstacles, 3000 participants were able to take part in 19 disciplines at 13 locations across Shillong. Over 700 medals were distributed in total.
