Shillong: The Meghalaya Cycling Association (MCA) recently held a two-day trial to select athletes for the 2027 National Games, which Meghalaya will host.
The tryouts, held on August 15-16, focused on the Mountain Bike (MTB) category and saw over 50 cyclists from across the state compete.
According to MCA President Lenin Bareh, a second round of trials for the Road Bike category will be held on October 2. These trials are open to athletes between the ages of 17 and 25.
Bareh noted that the association will provide bicycles for all participants, encouraging athletes from other sports to participate. “We want to encourage athletes from other sports as well, since they may possess the potential to excel in cycling,” he said.
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Calling the upcoming National Games a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Bareh urged all eligible athletes to take part in the trials.
Meghalaya has been selected as the host for the National Games 2027. The National Games is an Olympic-style multi-sport event where athletes from the various states and Union Territories of India compete for medals.
The National Games 2027 will be the 39th edition of the competition. However, Meghalaya will be hosting the competition for the first time. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will extend all necessary support and guidance to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
