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On Thursday, the 36th National Games was officially launched by PM Narendra Modi at a lavish Opening Ceremony at the Narendra Modi venue in Gujarat. He also welcomes competitors in the National Games from throughout the country. Anurag Singh Thakur, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sport, and other guests, were present for the opening ceremony.
For the first time, the national championships were hosted in Ahmedabad. It started a few days back and will be held until Oct 12th. The immense National Games occurred, with about 15,000 athletes, coaches, and authorities competing in 36 national sports. The six cities of Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar host athletic activities.
Key Takeaways
- PM proclaims Ahmedabad’s 36th National Championships to be open.
- The Prime Minister opens the prestigious Swarnim Gujarat Sports Institute.
- The intensity of the event must be remarkable when it is magnificent and distinct.
- The players’ triumph and incredible achievement on the playing field also set the path for the country’s triumph in other disciplines.
- Sports have a significant positive impact on the nation’s identity and reputation,”
- The Asiatic lion mascot, Savaj, reflects the youth of India’s spirit of courageous engagement.
- When equipment is of a high caliber, athlete morale likewise increases.
- With a sporting attitude, we fought for sports. We were prepared for years in a predefined sequence with programs like TOPS.
- A mass movement has evolved from initiatives like Fit India & Khelo India.
- The country’s sports budget has expanded by over 70% in the past eight years.
- Sports have played a significant role in India’s history & development for thousands of years.
National Games are held after seven years.
Tens of thousands of people came to see the event on Thursday, and PM Modi made a loop around the field as the Gujarat CM stood by his side. Before Prime Minister Modi formally opened the Games, multiple dance performances from diverse organisations were featured in the opening session.
The Gujarat state will host the National Games from Sep 29 to Oct 10. Even though the championships are scheduled to start on September 29, certain events have already started due to celebrities leaving for those other tournaments. After the 2015 edition, the National Games were held for the first time this year.
The COVID-19 outbreak forced an extended postponement of the Games, initially scheduled for 2020.
PM Narendra Modi shared an aerial photo of the Ahmedabad Stadium, where another awards ceremony is taking place, earlier on his official Twitter account. PM Modi stated in the post’s description that he would be present for the National Games beginning shortly.
PM Modi opens Ahmedabad's 36th National Games.
On Thursday, the 36th National Games were formally launched by PM Narendra Modi at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad’s Motera neighbourhood. Speaking to a sizable crowd, the prime minister said Savaj, the 36th National Games’ official symbol and inspiration from the Gir lions, symbolises our competitors’ toughness, courage, and willpower. The PM stated that global facilities would boost athletes’ morale and enhance India’s performance at international events. He claimed that the force of athletics strengthens both the national image and identity in several ways.
The athletes’ success on the field and outstanding performance create the path for the nation to succeed in those other disciplines. PM Modi continued by saying that the country’s sports industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past eight years.
The money for sports has grown by 70% in the previous eight years. Participants nowadays have access to a broad range of materials and possibilities.
PM Narendra Modi has asked the Gujarati cricketers to participate in the ongoing Navratri celebrations. He claimed that the passion for celebrations connects our nation.
He said that sports represent an unbreakable cornerstone of development and progress for the youth, claiming that kids establish and lead the route to a nation’s growth. Success begins with action, he added. We have already begun the path to success the day we make the first step.
The PM claimed that programs like the TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) were crucial to the rise of new future stars as well as the success of established large ones.
At Dear in Vadodara, the PM also virtually opened the Top-Class Swarnim Gujarat Sports University. PM Modi honoured India’s top athletes, Anju Bobby George, Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Ravi Dahia, Bajarang Puniya, and Meera Bai Chanu.
The 36th National Games, the largest sporting extravaganza in the nation, attracted more than 7000 athletes from 28 States & 8 Union territories. Both top spear thrower Neeraj Chopra and ace shuttler PV Sindhu of India were present at the opening ceremony.
In addition to many others, the sports activities include Kabaddi, Boxing, Cycling, Golf, Football, Hockey, Gymnastics, Kho, Shooting, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Squash, Weightlifting, and Yogasana.
The Games will begin on Thursday and end on October 12th. While the track cycling competition will take place in Delhi, the games will take place in more than 15 locations throughout six different towns in the state: Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, and Rajkot.
The national games are now being hosted in Ahmedabad for the first time. It will take place from Sep 29 until Oct 12, 2022. The immense National Games will occur, with about 15,000 athletes, coaches, and officials competing in 36 different sports nationwide. The six cities of Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar will host the athletic activities. Gujarat began the path to build a robust sports infrastructure of world standards under the guidance of the CM and current PM Narendra Modi, who quickly assisted the province in becoming ready for the competitions.
