Hyderabad were able to dismiss Meghalaya before lunch and then carved out a first innings lead with six wickets still in hand on the first day of their Ranji Trophy plate group match at the MCA Ground here on Friday.
Tura, a small town in Garo Hills, with less than 1 lakh population and limited amenities, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the event is conducted smoothly and also leave a lasting impression of the attendees and participating athletes.
The primary objective of the screening process was to assess the eligibility of players based on the established criteria, ensuring fair play and adherence to regulations. One crucial mandate of the Meghalaya Football Association is that participants, both boys and girls, must be born on or after January 31, 2006.
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.
