Shillong 20, 2026: Hid Foundation Shillong a 15-years-old and one of the most active organizations, today expressed its deep appreciation for the Government of Meghalaya’s commitment to sports development.
Hid Foundation Shillong specifically commended the Meghalaya Sports Conclave 2026, organized by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government if Meghalaya on 16th June 2026 at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong, where the Hid Foundation also have been participated and witness real impact and values from Meghalaya Sports Conclave.
The conclave brought together international athletes coaches sports administrators and experts to discuss the future roadmap for sports in Meghalaya. It featured Olympians and sporting leaders including Dr. Adille Sumariwalla Vice-President of World Athletics, Miss Manu Bhaker, Indian Olympic Medallist, Harvinder Singh, Indian Para Archer, Mss
Sheetal Devi, World Archery Para Champion,
Miss Hima Das, Indian Athlete (Sprinter) Aruna Awardee, and among others who deeply inspired youth across Meghalaya and the Northeast region.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and the ministership of Shri Wailadmiki Shylla Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs the Government of Meghalaya is focusing on sports infrastructure development and talent development while recognizing athletes from diverse backgrounds ahead of the 39th National Games 2027.
Hid Foundation Shillong highly appreciates the Government of Meghalaya for prioritizing sports through initiatives like the Meghalaya Sports Conclave and grassroots sports connect programs across the state. Initiatives of this kind will strengthen the sports ecosystem and encourage youth participation from all sections and backgrounds the Foundation said.
Hid Foundation Shillong further stated that the current Minister for Sports Wailadmiki Shylla who is himself very active in sports and connects with grassroots athletes to inspire youngsters as an ambassador deserves appreciation for his approach.
The Foundation also acknowledged the dynamic role of officials including Dr. Vijay Kumar D IAS Commissioner & Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs Department and Smt. Isawanda Laloo IAS Secretary, joint secretaries and right from Directorate level of the Sports & Youth Affairs Department.
In the future Hid Foundation Shillong looks forward to more collective efforts from individuals and various state sports organizations and Clubs working together with one mission to build sports in Meghalaya to be make presentable in the National and International platfroms.
Hid Foundation Shillong also urges youngsters to those who wants to be sports stars not to misuse the opportunities or support provided to them by any sports club, organization, or government. Be always kind and grateful, and be enthusiastic and hardworking about the efforts made for them, so that supporters will be inspired to invest more in them.
Hid Foundation Shillong reaffirmed its commitment to support and collaborate with the Government of Meghalaya and stakeholders to promote sports and youth engagement in the state of Meghalaya.
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Hid Foundation Shillong
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