The 37th National Games were officially inaugurated on October 26th, 2023, at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, South Goa. The ceremony was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi, in the presence of Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports – Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur, Chief Minister of Goa – Shri. Pramod Sawant, Goa Sports Minister Shri. Govind Gaude, and Minister of State for Tourism Shri. Shripad Naik. The event unfolded across five Goan cities: Mapusa, Margao, Panjim, Ponda, and Vasco, encompassing 28 venues.
The National Games featured a diverse range of sports disciplines, including Beach Football, Roll Ball, Golf, Sepak Takraw, Sqa yMartial Arts, Kalliya Rapattu, and Pencak Silat. Athletes from various states across India participated, showcasing their skills and competing in these disciplines.
The NSS students from our college attended the National Games as spectators, specifically for the football matches at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda. Throughout the event, an average of 70 students attended as spectators daily, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, enjoying the spirited competition.
