PM Modi inaugurates 37th National Games in Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 37th National Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Thursday evening. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime minister said, India is advancing in various domains and setting unprecedented benchmarks today. Modi said that from Khelo India to TOPS ( Target Olympic Podium Scheme), the government has created a new ecosystem to support players in the country. He added that Khelo India has been successful as more than 125 players have done a good job in Asian Games. He said the development of the Sports Sector in any country is directly related to the progress of the economy of that country.The Prime minister said that India is full of talent and has the capacity to do better even in adverse conditions. He said that the government has brought changes in sports infrastructure, selection process, training, and mentality of people towards sports which resulted in improvement in sports performance.  

VIDEO | "By 2036, India will be one of the major economic powers, and there will be a very big middle class in the country. India's flag would be there from space to sports. That's why the Olympics will also become easier for us by then," says PM Modi at #NationalGamesGoa2023… pic.twitter.com/mHH0SuB1UY

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The October 26-November 9 extravaganza is set to witness about 10,000 athletes across various disciplines from all across the country.The Governor of Goa Sreedharan Pillai, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and sports Anurag Singh Thakur, Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant, Indian Olympic Association President P T Usha other dignitaries were present at the event. It featured performances by renowned artists, including Sukhwinder Singh and others.

VIDEO | PM Modi inaugurates the 37th National Games at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa. #NationalGamesGoa2023 pic.twitter.com/TChzpZLngL

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