PM to formally inaugurate 37th National Games in Goa

PM to formally inaugurate 37th National Games in Goa

MARGAO [Maha Media]: Prime Minister will reach Goa today evening where he will inaugurate the 37th National Games in Margao. He will also address athletes taking part in the Games.

The National Games are being held in Goa for the first time. The Games will conclude on 9th November. More than 10 thousand athletes from across the country will compete in over 43 sports disciplines across 28 venues. 

Madhya Pradesh is gearing up to participate with its largest-ever contingent, comprising 524 players and officials.

A record-breaking contingent of 524 players including officials will represent the state in the 37th Games.

A total of 424 players will compete in a diverse range of 43 sports disciplines, with Athletics boasting the highest number of participants at 43. Following by the Rowing team comprises of 28 players, adding to the state's representation.

This edition of National Games will feature a wide range of sports, including gymnastics, rowing, hockey, boxing, shooting, water polo, lawn tennis, snooker, handball, judo, table tennis, and many more. Several sports, such as Kho, Yogasana, and Mallakhamb, will make their National Games debuts.

Furthermore, new sports disciplines, including beach football, roll ball, golf, sepak takraw, sqay martial arts, kalliya rapattu, and pencak silat, will also make their debut. Taekwondo and yachting are returning to the Games after being excluded from the last edition.

In a nod to tradition and cultural diversity, demonstration sports of lagori and gatka have been added to this year event.
 

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