The idea of having traditional games included in the Meghalaya Games is to add a cultural dimension to the sporting extravaganza, and to preserve these games in the age of modernity.
North Garo Hills district got its shot at glory on Thursday with two of its athletes winning gold medals in the javelin events at the ongoing 5th Meghalaya Games in Tura.
The athletics events came to a close on the fourth day of the of the 5th Meghalaya Games on Thursday with Skhemlang Suba and Glorify Kurbah claiming the titles of Best Athletes for Men and Women, respectively.
Descending from East Khasi Hills, they are unique participants in the 5th Meghalaya Games 2024, in Tura. The duo's unique journey is a testament to the power of family bonds and the pursuit of shared dreams.
The girls’ football team of Ri Bhoi triumphed their way into the final after a convincing 5-1 victory over Eastern West Khasi Hills in the first semi final of U18 Girls’ Football Division of the 5th Meghalaya Games held at the P. A Sangma Football Field, Tura, on Thursday.
The Day-4 of the 5th Edition of the Meghalaya Games kicked-off on Thursday with the highly anticipated Table Tennis matches at Tura Indoor Stadium, Hawakhana, Tura.