Meghalaya

Meghalaya set to host National Games 2022

Question: Which of the following Northeast will host the 2022 National Games?
(a) Magalaya
(b) Assam
(c) ArunachalPradesh
(d) Manipur
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 27 December 2016 Indian Olympic Association (IOA) accepted Meghalaya’s bid to host the National Games for 2022.
  • The decision was taken in the annual general body meeting of the Indian Olympic Association held in Chennai.
  • Meghalaya will be the third states in the North East to hos the National Games after Manipur in 1999 and Assam in 2007.
  • South Asian Games was co-hosted by Shillong and Guwahati in 2016.
  • Goa will be hosting the National Games from November 17 to 28 in 2017.

Reference:
https://www.telegraphindia.com/1161228/jsp/frontpage/story_127187.jsp#.WG7fDVV97IV
http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2016/12/28/meghalaya-to-host-national-games-2022/
http://www.newsbharati.com/Encyc/2016/12/29/Meghalaya-to-host-National-Games-2022