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Countdown to 6th Meghalaya Games begins with Torch Relay flag-off in Tura

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Tura, Jan 17: The flag-off ceremony for the torch relay of the 6th Meghalaya Games was held on Friday at the P.A. Sangma Sports Complex in Tura.

Countdown to 6th Meghalaya Games begins with Torch Relay flag-off in Tura

The event marked the beginning of a symbolic journey that will culminate in Jowai, passing through Shillong via Nongstoin.

Countdown to 6th Meghalaya Games begins with Torch Relay flag-off in Tura

The ceremony was graced by Jasper P. Marak, Retired Deputy Director of the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs (DYSA), as the chief guest. Among other notable attendees were Walsall Momin, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and gold medalist in shooting at the 5th Meghalaya Games, and Sengrak D. Marak, Chef De Mission for the West Garo Hills District.

Scheduled from January 20 to 25, this year Meghalaya Games will feature 29 sports disciplines. Two major events—swimming and golf—will take place in Shillong.

The swimming competition will be held at the Caroline Swimming Pool, while the Assam Rifles Golf Course in Laitkor will host the Golf event.

The remaining sports, including archery, arm wrestling, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, cycling, football, gymnastics, judo, karate-do, kho-kho, muay Thai, shooting, softball, sports climbing, table tennis, taekwondo, lawn tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, wushu, traditional sports, roll ball, Yogasana, and lawn bowling, will be spread across various locations in Jowai Town, Wahiajer, and Khliehtryshi in the West Jaintia Hills District.

The Games will feature around 3,899 participants, promising a diverse and competitive showcase of talent.

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