# Regional sporting events in Meghalaya

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-sporting-events-in-meghalaya
> Updated: 2026-09-18T05:32:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Shillong, Meghalaya, began hosting major regional sporting events, including the Yonex Sunrise North East Interstate Badminton Championship and the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship. The athletics event marked a return to competition after an 18-year hiatus and served as a talent scouting initiative for the upcoming 39th National Games.

In the badminton championship, Assam secured all four gold medals in the team events, defeating Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. These victories qualified the Assam men’s and women’s teams for the 2027 National Games. The host state, Meghalaya, earned bronze medals in the categories reached.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Assam sweeps team golds at North East Zone badminton championship

Assam swept all four gold medals in the team events at the North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026, while host Meghalaya secured bronze medals in its semifinal appearances.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assam-sweeps-team-golds-at-north-east-zone-badminton-championship

### 2026-09-15: Shillong hosts major regional badminton and athletics championships

Shillong is hosting the North East Interstate Badminton Championship and the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship, marking a significant return of major regional sporting events.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shillong-hosts-major-regional-badminton-and-athletics-championships

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