Meghalaya to Host the 39th National Games in 2027
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Meghalaya to Host 2027 National Games |
| Event | 39th National Games 2027 |
| Host State | Meghalaya |
| Announcement By | IOA President PT Usha |
| Meghalaya CM's Reaction | "Huge honor" for the state |
| IOA Flag Handover | Closing ceremony of the 38th Games in Uttarakhand |
| Scheduled Date | February/March 2027 |
| Previous Edition (38th National Games) | Uttarakhand (2024) |
| Athlete Participation | ~10,000 athletes & officials |
| Recent Hosts | Kerala (2015), Gujarat (2022), Goa (2023), Uttarakhand (2024) |
| Main Venue of 38th Edition | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Cities Hosting 38th Games | Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Haldwani, Rudrapur, Shivpuri, New Tehri |