National Games 2023: LIVE streaming, dates, venues, sports and all you need to know about the mega event

The 37th edition of the prestigious National Games is set to commence in Goa from 26 October (Thursday) in Goa. The Games, that holds of significant importance in India’s sporting calendar, will be held across five cities in Goa — Madgaon, Panjim, Ponda, Vasco and Mapusa and will run till 9 November. This is the first-ever time Goa will be hosting the National Games. Goa were initially slated to host the Games in 2016, but postponements due to various reasons meant that Goa would only get to host the event seven years later. Gujarat hosted the 2022 edition of the National Games. Here’s all you need to know about the 2023 National Games: When and where will the 37th National Games take place? The 37th edition of the National Games will take place in Goa from 26 October to 9 November, 2023. Sports will be held across  Madgaon, Panjim, Ponda, Vasco and Mapusa in Goa. What are the venues for the 37th National Games? Multiple venues across Goa will host the 37th National Games. While the Campal Indoor Stadium will host netball, kabaddi and table tennis, while the athletics events, and rugby will be held at the Bambolim Athletics Stadium. The SPM Indoor Stadium in Bambolim will also play host to some of the sporting events while the Dona Paula beach will host rowing and yachting. Handball, beach volleyball and mini-golf will take place at the Miramar beach. However, golf and cycling will be completely held in New Delhi. What are the sporting events at the 37th National Games? A total of 43 sporting events will take place at the National Games this time around, making it a record number of sports in an edition of the Games. Football, Roll Ball, Kalaripayattu and Sepaktakraw will be among the sporting disciplines that will make its National Games debut, while Taekwondo and Yatching are making a return. Yogasana and Mallakhamb had made its debuts in the National Games in Gujarat last year, and have been retained for this year as well. In the 2022 edition, Services finished as table toppers in the medals tally with 61 gold, 35 silver and 32 bronze medals. Maharashtra finished with 39 gold, 38 silver and 63 bronze medals. Haryana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu completed the top five in the standings last year. How can I watch the 37th National Games? The 37th National Games will be broadcast on the DD Sports TV channel on all days. As far as LIVE streaming is concerned, it can e streamed on the Prasar Bharati YouTube channel. LIVE streaming of the 2023 National Games will also be available on JioCinema.