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.
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.
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.
As part of the Closing Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Tura Diocese, five Deacons – Dn Anthony Marak SDB, Dn Thomas Ch Sangma, Dn Parciush R Marak SJ, Dn Martin A Sangma, and Dn Bromeo Ch Marak SDB were ordained to Priesthood by Most Reverend Bishop Andrew R Marak, Bishop of Tura. The ordination ceremony was held at Don Bosco School Playground, Chandmari, Tura.
The Round of 16 matches for the Tura Champions Trophy commenced on Thursday at the GBHSS Artificial Football Turf in Chandmari, organised by the District Football Association.
The Mrong Mahari Association in Tura joined the nation in celebrating Gandhi Jayanti by conducting a cleaning drive on Monday morning at Chandmari playground area, Tura.Â