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Meghalaya Hosts NE Badminton Championship as National Games 2027 Test Event

Published: 17 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Shillong is hosting the North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026, bringing together more than 250 players from all eight Northeastern states. The tournament serves as the official qualifier for team events at the 39th National Games, which Meghalaya will host in 2027.

Key Takeaways

The four-day championship is being viewed as an important test event for Meghalaya’s National Games preparations while giving regional athletes valuable competitive exposure ahead of the multi-sport showpiece next year.

Sources

India Today, Akashvani News