Launch of 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, many stalwarts including CM Dhami and PT Usha were present.

MN news December 15, 2024

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National Games Launch Event

This time the 38th National Games will be organized in Uttarakhand. The opening ceremony of the tournament was organized on 15 December. The launching ceremony saw the unveiling of five key symbols of the Games, including the logo, anthem, mascot, torch and jersey. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, IOA Chief PT Usha, Union Minister of State for Sports and many prominent officials were present in this important program. This tournament will be played from 28 January to 14 February.

So many players will participate in the National Games

A jersey specially designed for the players of Uttarakhand was also unveiled during the ceremony. After the launch, the torch will be rotated across the state as a symbol of unity and collectivity. A total of 42 training camps have been organized to prepare players for the National Games, in which 1260 players are participating. The state has called in experienced coaches from other states and abroad to provide better training.

These sports were included

Traditional sports of Uttarakhand such as Yoga and Malkhamb have been included in the main events of the National Games. Indian Olympic Association Chief PT Usha announced this during the event. The state sports minister discussed the issue with PT Usha on Wednesday night and PT Usha responded positively to the idea.

PT Usha said this

PT Usha said on this occasion that she would like to congratulate the Uttarakhand Government and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for making world class sports facilities in the state. PT Usha also said that under her guidance, Uttarakhand has set an example of how a state can take sports forward in its country. He also announced that Yoga and Malkhamb are being included as medal events in the National Games. He further said that by including these sports, we are giving a place to our national tradition in global sports.

What did Pushkar Singh Dhami say?

State Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who was present at the launch, said that today is a historic day for all of us in the history of sports in Uttarakhand. Today we are unveiling the mascot anthem, logo, tagline and jersey. On behalf of all the people of Uttarakhand, I thank PM Modi for giving us the opportunity to organize this. He further said that the logo that we have launched today represents different parts of Uttarakhand in front of the entire country and the song you heard not only reflects our unity but also inspires our players and youth to work harder. Inspires for.

All games will be held in these cities

The Sports Minister also gave information about the venues for various competitions of the 38th National Games. There will be 16 competitions in Dehradun, 3 in Haridwar, 3 in Rudrapur, 8 in Haldwani, 1 in Tehri and 1 in Rishikesh Shivpuri. Apart from this, Yoga will be organized in Pauri, Malkhamb in Almora, Rafting in Tanakpur and Kalaripattu in Dehradun as exhibition games.