BSF Meghalaya Frontier today inaugurated the SPANDAN League-2026 under the Khelo India initiative with the commencement of the Volleyball Tournament, marking the first of the three sporting disciplines to be conducted under the league. The event also forms part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Border Security Force, reaffirming BSF’s commitment to promoting sports, youth engagement and community participation.
The tournament was inaugurated by Sh. O. P. Upadhyay, Inspector General, BSF Meghalaya, in the presence of senior BSF officers, distinguished guests and participating teams. Addressing the gathering, the Inspector General encouraged the players to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and fair play while striving for excellence both on and off the field. He highlighted the role of sports in fostering character, unity and national integration, particularly among the youth.
The Volleyball Tournament is being organized by 02 Battalion, BSF Meghalaya at the NEIGRIHMS Sports Complex, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong. A total of 32 teams from across Meghalaya, comprising nearly 150 players and team officials, are participating in the competition. The participating teams are distributed across four categories:
Senior Men’s: 10 teams
Senior Women’s: 8 teams
Junior Boys: 7 teams
Junior Girls: 7 teams
The impressive participation reflects the growing popularity of volleyball in the State and the increasing enthusiasm of young sportspersons to compete at a competitive platform.
The SPANDAN League-2026 has been conceived to promote a vibrant sporting culture while encouraging fitness, discipline, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle among the youth. Besides Volleyball, the league will also feature Basketball and Football tournaments, providing aspiring sportspersons with an opportunity to showcase their talent, competitive spirit and leadership qualities.
Following the formal declaration of the tournament open by the Inspector General, the inaugural match was played, officially marking the commencement of the sporting events under SPANDAN League-2026.
