National Games Of India
Athletes from around India compete against one another in a variety of events during the National Games of India.
Hockey is Regarded as India's national sport because it is one of the oldest sports. The Indian Hockey Federation approved it in 1925.The Indian's First international hockey tour was against New Zealand and they won 18 of the 21 games. The government of India wants to promote all sports.
Athletes from around India compete against one another in a variety of events during the National Games of India. First staged in North India (Delhi, Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Patiala, Madras (now Chennai), Calcutta (now Kolkata), and Bombay (now Mumbai), the nation's first Olympic Games were now called the National Games.
The Olympic movement, which gained popularity in the nation in the 1920s, is the source of the National Games. The National Games were started in order to find national talent that may be selected for the Olympic Games. The Indian Olympic Games were first held in Lahore, in an undivided Punjab, in 1924 as a result of the combined efforts of Dr. A. G. Noehren and Harry Crowe Buck to integrate and harness the energy of the youth into a pan-India athletic event.
Lahore was the venue for the first three tournaments. Following its eighth iteration in Calcutta in 1938, the competition was renamed the National Games. The first post-independence National Games were held in Lucknow, while the first National Games modeled after the Olympics were held in New Delhi in 1985.
The Indian Olympic Association has complete control over the duration and rules of the National Games. The Olympic Movement has maintained its luster and energy despite the many times when it has been under stress and hardship. Conversely, it is growing stronger as a result of the national state governments' involvement in the development of advanced, cutting-edge infrastructure in places like Guwahati, Ranchi, Kerala, and now Goa.
Which is the national game?
No official sport has been designated as India's national sport by the Indian government. Hockey is belived to be the national game of India due to its massive success. However,India does hockey and kabaddi are often assumed to be the national sports of India.
India's National Games in 2023
The 37th National Games of India, also referred to as Goa 2023 or the National Games of India 2023, will take place in the state of Goa from October 25 to November 9, 2023.
The 37th National Games will be
Held in Goa, with a record 43
sports Disciplines
In a press conference today, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and the State Sports Minister announced that Goa is going to create history as the host of the 37th National Games, which would include a record-breaking 43 sporting disciplines. The occasion is expected to showcase a number of thrilling sports disciplines and be a celebration of physical prowess and teamwork. This year's National Games will be the biggest ever, featuring 36 disciplines compared to the previous edition in Gujarat and the 2015 event in Kerala, which had 33 disciplines.
In expressing his goals for Goa, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said, "We hope to create a vibrant sports environment in Goa. In the same way that visitors have traditionally cherished our stunning beaches, we also hope to draw global sports fans. Events such as the Ironman and the World Table Tennis Championship have demonstrated our ability to organize major international athletic events. We extend an invitation to sports associations and national federations to make year-round use of the cutting-edge facilities designed for the National Games. Our goal is to take Goa sports to new heights."
28 states and 8 union territories will compete in the Olympic-style multisport competition, which is set to take place from October 26 to November 9. The several competitions will be hosted at multiple locations around the state; cycling and golf will be held in Delhi.
A number of new sports disciplines, including beach football, roll ball, golf, sepaktakraw, sqay martial arts, kalliyarapattu, and pencak silat, will make their medal stage debuts during the 37th National Games. In addition, after being eliminated from the last edition, yachting and taekwondo are triumphantly returning to the Games. The demonstration sports of gatka and lagori have been included to honor tradition, giving the occasion a distinctively cultural feel.
Shri Govind Gaude, the Minister of Sports for Goa, highlighted the historic occasion by stating, "The 37th National Games is not just an event; it's a source of inspiration for athletes and sports fans throughout India. We are honoring sports and upholding the Asian Games' tradition as we get ready to host this historic event in the centre of Goa. Our mission is to inspire a passion for athletics in every person, regardless of background, across our varied country. Together, we can turn the 37th National Games into a memorable occasion, a representation of our nation's unity, and a milestone for Indian sports' future.
Smt. Swetika Sachan, Secretary of Sports & CEO, NGOC, showed her excitement for the impending athletic event by stating, "We have bigger plans for the National Games in Goa in 2023 than only winning sports. It's about embracing the genuine spirit of sportsmanship and establishing enduring connections. We cordially ask the media to assist us in showcasing Goa's remarkable athletic abilities and spirit. Let's write a historic chapter in Indian sports together."
Prominent Indian athletes including Neeraj Chopra, Sania Mirza, Mirabai Chanu, Sajan Prakash, and Manu Bhaker have all competed in the National Games in the past.
As more than 10,000 athletes gather to compete for glory, Shri Amitabh Sharma, Chairman of the National Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) for the Indian Olympics Association, urged the country to get ready for the biggest athletic event yet. "This is the greatest gathering of skill, and the first-ever coastal rowing competition is a first for India," he declared. We cordially welcome everyone in the country to see this amazing display of diversity and sportsmanship."
Goa is inviting everyone in the country and around the world to join in this incredible festival of athleticism and the spirit of sports as the preparations pick up speed.
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