Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 38th edition of the National Games, scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 14.

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced Uttarakhand as the host for the 2025 edition in December, last year. The event will feature over 10,000 athletes, officials, and coaches competing in 38 sports across multiple cities in the state.

“The 38th National Games in Uttarakhand promise to be a landmark event in promoting both traditional and modern sports in India,” IOA President P.T. Usha said, as quoted by Olympics.com.

“The inclusion of demonstration sports like kalarippayattu, yogasana, mallakhambh, and rafting reflects our commitment to honouring India’s rich heritage while encouraging new opportunities for athletes,” she added.

The National Games of India is an Olympic-style multi-sport event that brings together athletes from states and Union Territories to compete for medals. The upcoming edition will feature 32 sporting disciplines and four demonstration events.

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Courtesy by The Hindu and TOI