Chairman of Meghalaya State Planning Board Lambor Malngiang, on December 21, 2021, laid the foundation stone for Providing and Installation of Synthetic Football Turf at Madan Centre, Kharbuli, Nongkrem.

Speaking on occasion, Malngiang stated that laying the foundation stone for the Synthetic Football Turf is the realisation of the people's long-awaited dream.

He stated that sports and games are not a mere medium to stay fit and healthy, but it has become an opportunity for the youth to make a career.

Talent and hard work are a must for athletes to be successful, but these alone cannot suffice to compete nationally or internationally.

"Proper infrastructure should be provided for producing national and international champions," he added.

Malngiang urged the people to work together with the sports department, which will go a long way in building the capacity of the youth.

He also encouraged the village youth to come forward and take advantage of the infrastructure provided to them and to showcase their talents in the field of Football.

Others who were present included B Syiem, Chief Engineer, State Sports Council, Meghalaya, members of the Nongkrem Dorbar Pyllun, and the Nongkrem Sports Club.