Sports and Youth Affairs

District Sports Office, East Garo Hills, Williamnagar

The Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Meghalaya, ShillongestablishedThe District Sports Office , East Garo Hills, Williamnagar in the year 1986. The establishment of District Sports Officer is a vital step in promoting sports development and infrastructure of the District Level and their roles and responsibilities are crucial in achieving this Goal.

Vision:

• To establish district as a leading sports hub, promoting talented athletes who excel at national and international level
• To create a sustainable sports culture, promoting participation, excellence and inclusivity.
• To empower youth through sports enhancing their physical, mental and social; well being

Aims:

• To Promote sports Development and Infrastructure at the District Level.
• To encourage Mass participation in sports, promoting physical fitness, health and well being.
• To Identify and nurture young talent, providing training and coaching to help athletes.

Objectives:

• To implement central and state Govt. sports schemes such as the Khelo India Scheme
• To develop and maintain sports infrastructure including stadium, playground and training centers.
• To organize and conduct district level sports competition, promoting sportsmanship and competitive spirit.
• To provide training and coaching to athletes, coaches and sports administrator.
• To promotes a sports culture in the district encouraging community participation and engagement .

Goals:

• To increase sports participation among children, youths and adults in the district.
• To improve sports infrastructure including stadium, playground and training centers.
• To develop district level Teams in the various sports discipline, competing at state and national levels.
• To produce national level athletes from the district, competing in international events.
• To promote sports as a career option, encouraging young athletes to pursue sports-related careers.

Central Schemes

1. Khelo India Football center at Rongrenggiri Gov. Higher Sec. School, Williamnagar
2. Khelo India Boxing Centre at Rongrenggiri Model Deficit Secondary School, Chidekgre, Williamnagar

State Schemes

1. Mission Football Grass-root centers:
2. Williamnagar Adv. Grassroot center
3. Williamnagar grassroot center
4. Samanda Grassroot center
5. Songsak Grassroot center
6. Rongjeng Grassroot center
7. Mangsang Grassoot center
8. Dobu Grassroot center

RELATED WEBSITES

Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt. of Meghalaya