The first ever NAMO Kabaddi Tournament was organised by the BJP Meghalaya Kisan Morcha in coordination with the BJP National Kisan Morcha as per the Directives of the PMO. The tournament was held at two places – one tournament was held at Sohra Sub-Division, East Khasi Hills District on the 20th of December 2023 at 10.am in the morning and the second was held at Ri-Bhoi district in the afternoon on the same date.
At Sohra, the Chief Guest of the tournament, Mr Shyam Shundor, In-charge BSF Bholaganj Post, encouraged the participants and raised the moral of the players. ⁠Guest of Honour Mr. Ekhel Marwein, Principal Ramakrishna Mission Bholaganj, expressed his pleasure and wished all the participants a great career ahead. He reminded the gathering that this type of tournament was a first of its kind in Meghalaya and thanked the managing committee for their efforts.
President of BJp Meghalaya Kisan Morcha, Shri Ralden Bryan Shabong stated, “Our endeavour is to unearth sporting talent from the rural regions and promote them, create a valuable bank of sportsmen for the state and nation.”

BJP Meghalaya was also represented at the tournament in Ri-Bhoi by State General Secretary Shri Evarist Myrching, BJYM President Shri Mewaker Lyngdoh, BJYM General Secretary Joydeep Ghosh, District President of BJP Ri Bhoi Shri Sen Thabah and President Ri Bhoi District Kissan Morcha Shri Munim Raja. Other Mandal Presidents from Ri Bhoi District along with the Mahila Morcha members were also present at the event.