PM to inaugurate national games in Oct: Goa CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games in Goa in October 2023, according to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Following a meeting to discuss preparations for the event, Sawant, State Sports Minister Govind Gaude, and Indian Olympic Association Chairperson PT Usha made the news.
Inauguration Date and Venue:
According to Sawant, the inauguration ceremony is tentatively scheduled for October 23 or 24, depending on the Prime Minister’s availability. The ceremony will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, South Goa district.
Games Schedule:
The National Games will begin on the day of the inauguration and continue until November 10, 2023. The event is expected to showcase some of the best sporting talent from across the country.
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Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty end India’s 52-year wait for men’s doubles medal in Badminton Asia Championships
The first Indian men`s doubles team to win a gold medal at the Badminton Asia Championships was Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on April 30. In a nail-biting three-game encounter that lasted more than an hour, the Indian team overcame the Malaysian team of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi.
The World No. 6 Indian pair had to fight hard for their victory. They lost the first game to their opponents but bounced back to win the next two games. In the second game, they were trailing 7-13 but managed to claw their way back and win 21-17. In the final game, they held their nerve to win 21-19 and clinch the gold medal.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s victory is a historic achievement for India. It is only the second gold medal that India has won at the Badminton Asia Championships. The first was won by Dinesh Khanna in the men’s singles category in 1965. Satwik and Chirag’s victory is also the first big title win for them in 2023.
The Badminton Association of India has announced a prize money of Rs 20 lakh for the historic gold medalists. This recognition is well-deserved for Satwik and Chirag, who have been in excellent form in the past year. They won the Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2022 and were part of the historic Thomas Cup-winning team.
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