Shillong, November 4: The Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) of the 39th National Games Meghalaya 2027 on Wednesday continued its assessment of the State’s preparations, inspecting proposed competition venues in Jowai and Shillong and reviewing technical systems required for the smooth conduct of the Games. The committee, which is visiting Meghalaya from November 2 to 5, inspected three proposed competition venues before holding a series of meetings at the State Guest House, Taraghar, Shillong.
The GTCC delegation is led by Chairperson Sunaina Kumari and comprises members Ravinder Choudhary, Maninder Pal Singh, V. Sunil Kumar and Dushyant Sharma. Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) Working President John F. Kharshiing, Vice President Matsiewdor War Nongbri, IAS (Retd.), and General Secretary Finely L. Pariat were also present during the visit. Senior officials attending the review included Commissioner and Secretary of Sports and Youth Affairs Dr. Vijay Kumar D., IAS; Secretary Isawanda Laloo, IAS; Joint Secretary Richard Yanthan; Director Alertson Nongbri, MCS; Deputy Director Paia B. War Nongbri; and State Sports Council of Meghalaya (SSCM) In-charge Chief Engineer Pharngki Pale.
The day’s inspection began in Jowai, one of the sub-cities designated to host events during the 39th National Games. The committee visited the Wahiajer Sports Complex, which has been proposed as the venue for lawn bowls and the group-stage matches of men’s football. It also inspected the Kiang Nangbah Sports Complex, which is proposed to host Muay Thai and Judo competitions. In the afternoon, the GTCC returned to Shillong and inspected the proposed facilities at the Umsawli Sports Complex, which is expected to host tennis, aquatics, triathlon and modern pentathlon events. The inspections formed part of the committee’s ongoing assessment of sporting infrastructure and the preparedness of proposed venues for the National Games scheduled to be held in Meghalaya in 2027.
Later in the evening, the committee held a meeting to review technical and operational systems required for the Games. The discussions focused on registration and entry management, accreditation, live results, timing integration and data reporting systems. These technical arrangements are considered important for ensuring the efficient management of athletes, officials, competition results and other operational requirements during the Games. The technical review was followed by a debriefing meeting with the National Games Secretariat Society and the Meghalaya State Olympic Association.
During the meeting, GTCC members shared their observations and feedback on the preparations undertaken by the State Government. According to the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, the committee appreciated Meghalaya’s preparations and found most of the proposed venues inspected so far to be competition-ready.
The GTCC will continue its inspection on November 5, with visits scheduled to additional proposed venues, including the Laban Indoor Hall and Lawsohtun Indoor Hall in Shillong, as well as water sports venues in Ri Bhoi district. The committee is also scheduled to address the media before concluding its four-day visit to Meghalaya.
Meghalaya is preparing to host the 39th National Games in 2027, with the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, and State Sports Council of Meghalaya working towards strengthening sporting infrastructure and operational readiness for the event. The ongoing GTCC inspections are aimed at assessing the readiness of competition venues and technical systems ahead of the National Games.
