Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: April 26, 2023, 15:03 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: PTI/File)
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games in Goa in October 2023, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant mentioned on Wednesday.
He was talking to reporters after holding a gathering with Indian Olympic Association chairperson PT Usha for reviewing preparations for the Games.
State Sports Minister Govind Gaude additionally attended the assembly.
“Tentatively, the inauguration shall be held on October 23 or 24, relying on the appointment of the PM,” the chief minister later told reporters.
The Games will continue till November 10, he added.
The inauguration ceremony would be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Fatorda in South Goa district.
IOA chairperson Usha said the state was ready to host the games.
Minister Gaude said that 38 disciplines have been identified for the Games and all the venues are ready.
The IOA’s technical team has inspected the venues and one more team would be arriving in the state on April 27, he added.
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