Shillong, May 28: The Integrated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex in Shillong will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya along with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on May 30.
The Union Minister will arrive on Friday on a three-day visit to Meghalaya.
During his visit, Mandaviya will review sports infrastructure, attend youth-related programmes, and assess preparations for the 39th National Games 2026.
The Integrated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex has been developed at a project cost of Rs 132.9 crore.
It is designed as a modern multi-functional sports facility capable of hosting disciplines such as basketball, badminton and volleyball, besides other indoor sporting events.
The complex will include integrated infrastructure such as multipurpose halls, auditorium, banquet facilities, and is envisioned as a key venue for the National Games.
The Host State Contract for the 39th National Games 2026 will also be signed with Meghalaya during the visit in the presence of senior dignitaries and representatives of the Indian Olympic Association.
Mandaviya will chair a review meeting for preparations related to the 39th National Games 2026. The meeting will include presentations and discussions involving officials from Meghalaya and representatives from other Northeastern states.
As part of the visit, the Union Minister will inspect the Umsawli Sports Complex in Shillong, including the aquatics and tennis facilities, to review ongoing sports infrastructure development in the state.
On May 31, Mandaviya will review the implementation and progress of centrally sponsored schemes in Ri-Bhoi district under the Poorvottar Sampark Setu initiative.
He will also attend a Chintan Shivir organised by the Department of Youth Affairs.
Former Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Shakliar Warjri and other senior officials will also be present.
