Shillong, October 26: The Meghalaya Judo Association (MJA) will host the National Black Belt (BB) and NDIC Gradation Coaching Camp and Examination – East Zone 2026–27 from October 29 to November 3 at the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Indian Culture (SAIIC), Shillong.

The programme is being organised under the aegis of the Judo Federation of India (JFI) and is expected to bring together around 150 players, coaches and officials from across the East Zone.

With Meghalaya hosting the national-level programme, the MJA has announced that entries for eligible judokas from the state will remain open until October 28.

Interested candidates from all districts of Meghalaya have been encouraged to participate in the coaching camp and gradation examination, subject to the eligibility criteria and regulations prescribed by the JFI.

The programme aims to strengthen participants’ technical knowledge, practical skills and understanding of judo while providing opportunities to qualify for Black Belt and NDIC gradation in accordance with the federation’s guidelines.

The MJA has also appealed to affiliated district judo associations, clubs, coaches and eligible players to circulate the information widely and ensure that applications are submitted before the deadline.

The detailed event circular, eligibility criteria and other relevant information are available on the official website of the Judo Federation of India.