South West Khasi Hills wins the second National Health Mission Sports Meet in Meghalaya with 975 points

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South West Khasi Hills wins the second National Health Mission Sports Meet in Meghalaya with 975 points

19 October 2026

The second National Health Mission Sports Meet 2026 concluded in Meghalaya with the South West Khasi Hills district team emerging overall champions on 975 points. West Khasi Hills district finished second with 925 points and East Khasi Hills district third with 350 points. The meet drew 169 athletes from seven districts under the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. The events were basketball, futsal, football, tug of war and athletics, the last comprising the 100-metre race and the 4x100-metre relay. Shri B Kharjana, Additional Superintendent of Police, South West Khasi Hills, was the chief guest, while Dr C Lamin, District Medical and Health Officer, South West Khasi Hills, and Dr W L Nary of MCH Shillong were guests of honour.

Champions: South West Khasi Hills, 975 points Runners-up: West Khasi Hills, 925 points Third place: East Khasi Hills, 350 points Athletes: 169 from seven districts

Why it matters for exams: The points table, the number of athletes and the districts involved are the sort of detail a state-focus question is built on.

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19 October 2026 Source: Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Meghalaya

In plain words

NHM National Health Mission — The Union government's umbrella programme for public health, run through the states.

Futsal Futsal — A five-a-side form of football played on a hard court.