It is to be mentioned that all the group matches for the U-18 Boy’s Football competition are being held at the Govt Boy’s Higher School Playground, Chandmari, Tura. Only the semi-finals and final would be played on a different venue.
During the first half, the Eastern West Khasi Hills (EWKH) team showcased remarkable prowess, securing an impressive lead of 4 goals while East Garo Hills struggled to make a mark.
The opening match of the U-18 Boys' football of the Meghalaya Games 2024 started on Thursday at Govt Boy’s Higher School Playground, Chandmari, Tura.
Participants must confirm their residency in the respective district, and those representing other districts need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their permanent resident district sports/football association.
As of now, the screening process has been completed for the U-18 boys' football teams from several districts, including Ri Bhoi, East Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills, East Jantia Hills, West Jantia Hills, South Garo Hills, and West Garo Hills. However, several teams are yet to undergo the screening process.
The much-anticipated 5th Meghalaya Games 2024 in Tura will host over 3000 athletes from across the state, with the East Khasi Hills District having the highest number of participants. Till Monday (January 8, 2024), 670 athletes from East Khasi Hills District had registered for the upcoming games.
Working President of the Meghalaya State Olympics Association (MSOA), John Kharshiing, revealed that, for the first time, the event will feature traditional games representing Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills.
In a historic move, 183 athletes, representing 11 Associations have come together to represent West Khasi Hills District in the highly anticipated 5th edition of the Meghalaya Games, scheduled from January 15-20, 2024 in Tura.
Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, paid a visit to the ongoing 'Khelo India Women’s Kickboxing League' in Dibrugarh.
