National Games

National Games 2023: Palak Gulia, Rutuja Bhosale and Angad Vir Bajwa add second gold to their tally

Rutuja Bhosale added a mixed doubles title to her women’s doubles crown on Sunday, partnering Arjun Kadhe. The Maharashtra duo defeated Tamil Nadu’s N Jeevan and C Sai Samitha 6-3, 6-1 to clinch the gold medal.

National Games 2023: Srihari Nataraj finishes with 10 medals; Dhinidhi Desinghu takes gold count to 7

Of Srihari's 10 medals in the competition are eight gold, one of which was won in the 100m Men’s freestyle with a dominating swim, creating a new games record and stopping the clock at 49.97s.

National Games 2023: Swimmer Nina Venkatesh wins her fourth gold, Virdhawal Khade does the double

One of the most consistent swimmers in the circuit, Srihari Nataraj of Karnataka won gold in the 100 M Backstroke event with a new Games record of 55.59s.

National Games 2023: Karnataka swimming sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu wins fourth gold

Desinghu won her fourth gold medal of the ongoing National Games in Panaji by anchoring her team to the top spot in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay.

National Games 2023: Swimmers Virdhawal, Rujuta Khade break Games records as Maharashtra continue to dominate

Virdhawal, the 2010 Asian Games bronze medallist, pipped latest sensation Srihari Nataraj of Karnataka for the gold with a timing of 22.82s.

National Games 2023: Maharashtra continue to dominate gymnastics at the Games in Goa

Rhythmic gymnast Sanyukta Kale bagged her third gold medal and Rahil Pakhle clinched the women's trampoline gold as Maharashtra continued their domination of the gymnastics events at the Peddem Indoor Sports Complex.

National Games 2023: Fencer Bhavani Devi defends gold medal in women's sabre individual event

Meanwhile, the uncertainty over the holding of handball competitions ended on Thursday after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) named eight states, including host Goa, to participate in the men's and women's events.

National Games 2023: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 37th edition of the Games in Goa

Speaking after inaugurating the 37th National Games at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Margao, PM Modi said the Games are taking place in Goa at a time when Indian sports is reaching new heights.

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

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.

National Games 2023: How All India Olympic Games transitioned into becoming country's sporting showpiece event

When the National Games first time came into the scene, the motto of the event was to recognise talented athletes, who would represent India at the Olympics.