India, May 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess Meghalaya's preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse, IOA President P.T Usha, Meghalaya Sports Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, sports officials from the eight North Eastern states, and senior officials from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

During the meeting, Dr. Mandaviya emphasised that, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 39th National Games should serve not only as a premier s...