State government trying to host National Games in 2025 or 2027: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
First Published: 12th August, 2023 19:28 IST
The Assam Chief Minister informed that a letter has been sent to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in this regard
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that his government is trying to host the National Games either in 2025 or 2027.
“We have already written a letter to the Indian Olympic Association to allot 2025 National Games or 2027 National Games, so that we can host the National Games magnificently, ” Chief Minister Sarma said.
Besides, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also stated that the government is working to enhance the sports infrastructure in the state.
Chief Minister Sarma said, “Simultaneously we are also improving our sports infrastructure. So let us see how things develop.”
Prior to this, in 2007, Assam had hosted the 33rd edition of the National Games that witnessed the participation of at least 10,945 athletes.
The Assam Chief Minister shared this information during the inauguration of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati.
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