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Meghalaya Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla Inaugurates AIU East Zone Inter University Handball Tournament 2025–26 at USTM

The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) hosted the inaugural ceremony of the AIU East Zone Inter University Handball Tournament 2025–26 at its Sports Complex in Ri-Bhoi. The event was inaugurated by Meghalaya Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Shri Wailadmiki Shylla in the presence of distinguished guests from Meghalaya and Assam.

Ri-Bhoi - The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) hosted the Inaugural Ceremony of the AIU East Zone Inter University Handball Tournament 2025–26 at its Sports Complex, marking the beginning of a major inter-university sporting championship under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

The prestigious tournament has brought together participation from nearly 50 universities, with around 75 teams from across the East Zone competing in the championship.

The ceremony was graced by Shri Wailadmiki Shylla, Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Home (Passport), Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, as the Chief Guest. He lauded USTM’s role in advancing youth development, sports excellence, and inter-university collaboration in the region.

Other dignitaries present included Shri Mathew Kenneth Makdon, Hon’ble Member of District Council, KHADC; Shri Narayan Bhuyan, eminent sports personality from Assam; Shri Bobby L. Nongbet, District Sports Officer, Ri-Bhoi; Mrs Dipa Choudhury, Joint Secretary, Assam Olympic Association; and Mr Gautam Choudhury, Associate Joint Secretary, Assam Olympic Association.

The inaugural programme featured AIU and University Flag Hoisting and a vibrant March Past by participating university contingents, reflecting the spirit of unity, discipline, and sportsmanship among young athletes.

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