East Khasi Hills tops medal tally in Meghalaya Games 2024

At the second spot was Ri Bhoi by winning 79 medals in the just concluded Games

East Khasi hills emerged as the top medal winner in the Meghalaya Games 2024 by collecting a staggering 359 medals as the Games came to a close yesterday.

Of the 359 medals won by East Khasi hills, 132 were gold, 105 were silver and 122 were bronze medals.

At the second spot was Ri Bhoi by winning 79 medals, which included 27 gold, 22 silver and 30 bronze medals.

The third spot was taken by West Jaintia Hills with 68 medals – 25 gold, 18 silver, 25 bronze.

The 6-day mega sporting event was held in 23 disciplines across 16 venues.

Addressing the athletes, officials and the general public gathered at the venue, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that a new tradition would be started in the state where the Meghalaya Day celebration would coincide with the conclusion of the Meghalaya Games.

Talking about the government’s thrust to youth, CM Sangma said, “Youth has always been at the centre of the strategy and policy for our government. And this is evident from the kind of focus and the kind of importance that we have given to different aspects like sports for the youth. As was mentioned many times before, this particular games is the fifth edition in the history of our state but more importantly three out of the five were held during the time of this government. Hence, it reflects importance that we give to sports.”

He also emphasised that the government is making huge investments for youth centric activities, including building infrastructures and stadiums.

It may be mentioned here that the 5th Meghalaya Games was inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu on January 15 making it the first sporting event in the history of the State to be opened by the Head of the State. This was also the first time that the games were held out Shillong.

The next Meghalaya Games would be held in West Jaintia Hills.

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