In Meghalaya, the 4th edition of Meghalaya Games-2022 began today at various sports facilities in Shillong. A total of over 2,500 athletes from 19 different disciplines are participating in the mega sports event held as part of the 50th Statehood Day Celebrations. The games will conclude on the 7th of this month. The formal opening of the Meghalaya Games will be held tomorrow with the opening ceremony at First Ground, Polo, Shillong.

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre at NEHU will host seven disciplines – archery, athletics, men's football, gymnastics, weightlifting, karate, and table tennis. Meanwhile, NEIGRIHMS will be host to the basketball events, the Mawlai Mawroh Indoor Hall will feature boxing, while Mawlai Madan Heh will be the site for women's football up to the semifinals, with the title match to be held at SAI.

The golf event will be held at the iconic Shillong Golf Course. Golf is one of five disciplines that have been added to this edition of the Games, the others being football, gymnastics, weightlifting and cycling.

Cycling – both cross country and downhill races – will take place at Malki, while Shillong Club will host tennis as well as billiards and snooker. The Laban SC Indoor Stadium will feature two martial art forms judo and taekwondo, while wushu will be held at the Madanrting Indoor Hall. Shooting will be held at the Assam Regimental Centre and swimming will go on at Crinoline Swimming Pool.