Golaghat has always occupied an important place in the field of sports in Assam. It has produced several National and International players of repute in Athletics, Table Tennis,Tennis, Boxing & Football. Sports Authority of  India has a  training centre at Golaghat.

Golf :   There  are two 9 hole Golf courses in the district and at present this game is regularly played at Dhansiri Polo Club near Bokakhat.  

Tennis :   Golaghat Tennis Club is one of the oldest in Assam. At present, there are two clay courts at Golaghat tennis complex besides two lawn courts at Kushal Kunwar Memorial Trust complex. The club has modern infrastructure facilities with floodlight provision and qualified coach. The club has been organising North East Tennis Championship and other AATA tournaments regularly since 1987.

Table Tennis and Badminton : In the heart of Golaghat town, there is a well equipped indoor stadium having four table tennis boards and two badminton courts. 

Boxing :   Golaghat boxing club is one of the pioneering boxing club of Assam. The club is situated in the Amolapatty area.

Swimming : Next to the indoor stadium of  Golaghat town,  there is a swimming pool managed by District Sport Office. It has training facility for all age groups conducted by trained and experienced coaches.