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The 36th National Games, which will take place in Gujarat later this year at Ahmedabad, got its anthem and mascot unveiled on Sunday by Home Minister Amit Shah.
The mascot, Saavaj, which in Gujarati means “lion,” symbolises India’s rich cultural past and offers a glimpse of the country’s expanding economy.
Bollywood superstar singer Sukhwinder Singh has performed the hymn for the Games, which encapsulates the Judega India, Jitega India ideology.
Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi, the IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta, and the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur also were present, in addition to the Home Minister.
Key takeaways
- The 36th National Games, which will take place in Gujarat later this year at Ahmedabad, got its anthem and mascot unveiled on Sunday by Home Minister Amit Shah.
- The occasion witnessed the debut of the National Games 2022’s official website and app, in addition to the mascot and national anthem.
- According to the ministry, the number of medals won by India at both the Olympic
- Prizes were distributed to Khel Mahakumbh winners by Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Four Para athletes from Gujarat from this occasion were honoured with Khel Pratibha awards.
What is In Mascot and Anthem Launched by Amit Shah?
Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the mascot and anthem for the 36th National Games today at Trans Stadia of Ahmedabad. Savaj, meaning cub in Gujarati, is the mascot’s name. The topic of the song is Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
The National Games would be held in six cities throughout Gujarat from September 29 – October 12, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar.
The minister told the audience that Pm Narendra Modi had done all possible to advance sports in the nation. He claimed that in 2014, 866 crores were set aside for sports, which will rise to 2000 crores by 2022. According to the ministry, the number of medals won by India at both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games is rising.
The minister continued by saying that Gujarat has progressed in many spheres, including sports. He said that Gujarat has modern, top-notch facilities for every sport.
Significance of the National Games 2022 mascot and anthem
The Saavaj mascot stands in for India’s rich cultural legacy. Also, it denotes the country’s quick rise to prominence on the world stage.
The National Games anthem, performed by renowned Indian singer Sukhwinder Singh, represents the motto “Judega India, Jitega India.” The nation’s young are intended to be motivated by the anthem’s lyrics, which also serve to connect them to iconic sites like the Sabarmati and the Statue of Unity. The passion of athletes overcoming challenges and adversity is also captured in the song.
Harsh Sanghavi: Gujarat Sports Minister, Bhupendra Patel: Chief minister of Gujarat, and Union Youth Affairs, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and IOA General Secretary Rajeev Mehta, were also present at this occasion, in addition to the Home Minister.
The 11th Khel Mahakumbh was also closed on the occasion. Prizes were distributed to Khel Mahakumbh winners by Home Minister Amit Shah. On this occasion, four Para athletes from Gujarat were also honoured with Khel Pratibha awards.
National Games mascot revealed
Amit Shah, the Home Minister, introduced the mascot for the 36th iteration of the games before his speech at National Games 2022. The mascot, Saavaj, which in Gujarati means cub. ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ is the anthem’s topic in the meanwhile.
National Games mascot Saavaj
The Gujarati word “saavaj” describes a lion or lion cub. The 36th National Games, which will be held in Gujarat, have picked Saavaj as its official mascot with good reason.
Saavaj, the lion cub, represents India’s cultural history and symbolises the nation’s quick ascent to become a world power in sports and other fields.
Amit Shah praises Gujarat's progress
Amit Shah, the home minister, made the following remarks at the National Games of 2022 launch: The Gujarat government, led by Narendra Modi Ji, has set new records over the past ten years by building top-notch infrastructure for all sports. Today, Gujarat is capable of hosting any sport with an international tournament.
“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” is the national anthem.
The 36th National Games’ anthem is focused on the idea of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.” The song’s subject, performed by well-known artist Sukhwinder Singh, personifies Judega India’s Jitega spirit. This Games 2022 would motivate the nation’s youth to pursue greatness for themselves and their country via their lyrics. Youth are encouraged by the notion to keep pursuing excellence despite all obstacles. The path of a sportsman from difficulty to victory in the face of hardship is shown in the theme song.
