National Games 2022 will boost economy of the State

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 19, 2019

SHILLONG: The National Games will not only develop the sports culture in the State but will open up opportunities for trade, entrepreneurship, tourism besides developing urban infrastructures and connectivity,” according to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.

Talking about the National Games 2022, Sangma said that it will be a massive transformative event for the State which will have a big impact not only in the sports scenario but also the economy of the State.

He informed that work for all stadiums will start soon with upgradation of P A Sangma Stadium in Tura and other sports facilities in the State.

Meanwhile, Sports Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh said that the government is working hard to ensure that the infrastructures to host the National Games are built in time. He also said that the government is ensuring that the infrastructures built is used and maintained in a sustainable way even after the National Games.

He also shared and applauded the recent achievements of various athletes of Meghalaya in various national and international sports.

The National Games Outreach Summit: Vision 2022 and beyond will focus on the sporting scenario in Meghalaya with comparative studies and analysis with a special focus on the sporting scenario on the upcoming National Games 2022. The summit will also look to structure a comprehensive sports development program starting from the National Games 2022 preparation to penning down sports policies, analysis on technical and infrastructure issues and market research studies for a viable community development starting from now to beyond 2022.

The event will push to highlight successful sports and athletic programs, discuss upcoming projects and highlight ideas and issues required to make a change and develop a common envisioned program.