SHILLONG, MAY 29: The Meghalaya State Olympic Association on Friday extended a warm welcome to Indian Olympic Association President Dr PT Usha on her maiden visit to Shillong, with discussions centering on athlete development and preparations for the 39th National Games Meghalaya 2027.  

Dr Usha arrived at the Shillong Marriott Hotel, where she was received by senior MSOA office bearers.  

Welcoming her on behalf of the MSOA were Working President John F. Kharshiing, who is also President of the Shooting Association of Meghalaya, EMH Passah, Senior Vice President of the Meghalaya Athletics Association and MSOA member, Matsiewdor War Nongbri, MSOA Vice President and Chief Adviser of the Archery Association of Meghalaya; Pynbiang Laloo, President of the Meghalaya Badminton Association and MSOA Joint Secretary; and Ksan Kupar Warjri, General Secretary of the All Meghalaya Karate Association and MSOA Treasurer.  

Capt Ajay Narang, Executive Assistant to the President of the Indian Olympic Association, was also present.  

According to the MSOA, the leadership expressed gratitude to Dr Usha for her continued encouragement and guidance towards strengthening the Olympic movement and sports ecosystem in Meghalaya and the North East region.  

“The interaction focused on a collective vision for athlete development, infrastructure enhancement, and the successful hosting of the 39th National Games Meghalaya 2027,” the MSOA said in a statement.  

The Association reiterated its commitment to work closely with the Indian Olympic Association, the Government of Meghalaya, and all stakeholders to ensure that Meghalaya emerges as a leading sporting destination in the country.