The National Games of India 2023 will kick off on October 26 in Goa with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance
The 37th National Games of India will officially commence on October 26th with a grand opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. Over the five-hour-long programme, 600 artists will dazzle those present inside the arena before making way for the official passing of the torch. To that end, Goa-born Indian professional windsurfer Katya Ida Coelho will hand over the torch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the National Games. (Full Coverage | Sports News)
Goa will make its debut as the National Games of India host with the 27th edition, with five cities - Mapusa, Margao, Panjim, Ponda and Vasco (and Delhi for the Cycling and Gold events) - splitting host duties. It is expected that over 10,000 Indian athletes will compete across 42 disciplines, making the games the biggest in history.
When will the National Games of India 2023 Opening Ceremony be held?
The National Games 2023 Opening Ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4 PM IST onward.
Where will the National Games of India 2023 Opening Ceremony be held?
The five-hour-long grand opening ceremony of the 37th National Games will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda.
Who will perform at the National Games of India 2023 Opening Ceremony?
Over 600 artists will perform at the 37th National Games Opening Ceremony, including Sukhwinder Singh, O’Luv, and Hema Sardesai. Goa-born Katya Ida Coelho will hand over the torch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the 37th National Games in Panaji
How to watch the National Games of India 2023 Opening Ceremony?
The National Games 2023 Opening Ceremony will be telecast live on the DD Sports TV channel. It will also be live streamed on the Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel.
What is the schedule of the National Games of India 2023?
Below is the sport-wise schedule for the National Games 2023:
Badminton: October 19-24 (Panjim)
Netball: October 22-27 (Panjim)
Gymnastics: October 23-28 (Mapusa)
Basketball: October 23-28 (Margao)
Weightlifting: October 25-29 (Panjim)
Rugby: October 25-27 (Panjim)
Pencak Silat: October 26-29 (Panjim)
Mallakhamb: October 26-28 (Panjim)
Fencing: October 26-30 (Panjim)
Billiards and Snooker: October 27-30 (Mapusa)
Football (Women): October 27-November 5 (Vasco)
Rowing: October 28-30 (Mapusa)
Beach Football: October 28-November 1 (Margao)
Beach Handball: October 28-November 1 (Panjim)
Aquatics: October 29-November 4 (Panjim)
Athletics: October 29-November 3 (Panjim)
Table Tennis: October 29-Movember 2 (Panjim)
Hockey: October 30-November 8 (Mapusa)
Football (Men): October 30-November 8 (Margao)
Rollball: October 30-November 2 (Margao)
Sepak Takraw: October 30-November 3 (Margao)
Tennis: October 30-November 5 (Margao)
Gatka: October 31-November 2 (Panjim)
Taekwondo: October 31-November 3 (Ponda)
Boxing: November 1-November 8 (Mapusa)
Lawn Bowls: November 1-November 8 (Vasco)
Squash: November 1-November 5 (Vasco)
Mini Golf: November 1-November 3 (Panjim)
Wrestling: November 1-November 3 (Panjim)
Wushu: November 1-November 4 (Panjim)
Shooting: November 2-November 9 (Mapusa)
Cycling (Track race): November 2-November 5 (Delhi)
Rowing (Coastal/Tidal/Sport): November 3-November 6 (Panjim)
Yachting: November 3-November 8 (Panjim)
Beach Volleyball: November 4-November 7 (Panjim)
Kabaddi: November 4-November 8 (Panjim)
Triathlon: November 4-November 7 (Panjim)
Handball: November 4-November 8 (Margao)
Canoeing and Kayaking: November 4-November 7 (Mapusa)
Kho-Kho: November 4-November 8 (Ponda)
Golf: November 5-November 9 (Delhi)
Lagori: November 5-November 6 (Panjim)
Yogasana: November 5-November 9 (Panjim)
Sqay Martial Arts: November 6-November 8 (Margao)
Judo: November 6-November 8 (Panjim)
Kalaripayattu: November 7-November 8 (Panjim)
Cycling (road race): November 8-November 9 (Vasco)