National Games Goa 2023: Opening Ceremony, Venues, Live Streaming And More About 37th National Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 37th National Games at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa on Thursday. He will also address athletes taking part in the Games.

The National Games are being held in Goa for the very first time. More than 10,000 athletes from across the country will compete in over 43 sports disciplines across 28 venues.

Here's all you need to know about the 37th National Games:

Goa-born Indian professional windsurfer Katya Ida Coelho will hand over the torch to PM Modi to inaugurate the 37th National Games on Thursday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday.

The five-hour-long grand opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda will feature performances by renowned artists, including Sukhwinder Singh and state's Hema Sardesai, Sawant said.

There will be an athlete's parade of the 28 participating teams. There will also be 600 artists who will perform on the theme of the National integration, Sawant said.

The chief minister further said around 5,000 students would be part of the 12,000-crowd who will attend the inaugural ceremony of the National Games.

The opening ceremony of the National Games 2023 will start at 4 PM IST. It will be telecast live on the DD Sports TV channel while JioCinema and National Games Goa 2023's YouTube channel will livestream it.

The National Games 2023 will be held from October 26 to November 9.

The National Games will be held across five cities of Goa - Mapusa, Margao, Panjim, Ponda and Vasco.

Mapusa

• Peddem Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium

• Mendrem Shooting Range

• Chapora River

• Badminton Hall, Peddem Sports Complex

Vasco

• Tilak Maidan Football Ground

• Chicalim Multi-Purpose Ground

• Chicalim Squash Facility

• Verna - Birla Bypass Airport Road

Ponda

• Ponda Swimming Pool - Indoor - Ground

• Goa Engineering Collage, Farmagudi - Ponda

• Ponda Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium

Margao

• Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim

• PJN Stadium, Fatorda

• Fatorda Multi-Purpose Hall

• Multi-Purpose Ground, Fatorda

• Colva Beach

Panjim

• S.P.M Stadium, Goa University

• Campal Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium

• Campal Open Ground (Campal Sports Village)

• Athletics Stadium, Bambolim

• Miramar Beach, Varca Beach

• Swimming Pool Campal

• Hawai Beach, Dona Paula

• Caranzalem - Miramar Road

Two disciplines - golf and cycling (track race) will be held in Delhi.

Delhi

• Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, New Delhi

• Golf Club

The National Games 2023 will be telecast live on the DD Sports TV channel while the livestreaming will be available on JioCinema and National Games Goa 2023's YouTube channel.

The National Games of India stand as a prestigious multi-sport event that echoes the spirit of sportsmanship and celebrates the rich tapestry of sporting talent in the nation.

Often referred to as the “Indian Olympics,” these games serve as a dynamic platform for athletes from every corner of India to come together, competing across various sports disciplines. Beyond the medals and accolades, the National Games nurture young talent, promote unity, and instill a sense of pride across the country.

(With PTI inputs)