Assam to send team of 272 athletes for 36th National Games

The team’s event will begin on September 30 with Archery and culminate with Boxing on October 12, 2022.

Assam will be sending a 272 Strong Team for the forthcoming 36th National Games in Gujrat, the contingent will be playing in as many as 20 sports disciplines which will be held across Six venues.

Team Assam will witness the participation of many star athletes at the nationals’ games including Olympic Medalist Lovlina Borgohain, Shiva Thapa, Jamuna Boro, and Ankushita Boro in Boxing; Arjuna Hima Das and Amlan Borgohain in athletics.

Commonwealth medalist Nayan Moni Saikia, Tania Choudhury, Bangita Hazarika in Lawn Bowls; Promila Daimary in Archery; Poppy Hazarika in Weightlifting; Thoudam Kalita Devi in Fencing; Ashmita Chaliha in Badminton; and Shivangi Sharma & Bikram Changmai in Aquatics.

With the strong presence of many experienced as well as promising talents from the state, Team Assam is aiming to win a total of 57 medals, including 23 Gold, 21 Silver, and 13 Bronze medals at the mega sporting event of the country.

The team’s event will begin on September 30 with Archery and culminate with Boxing on October 12, 2022.

The sporting events where team Assam will play include Archery, Football (Women), Yogasana, Roller Skating, Lawn Bowls, Golf, Cycling-Road, Weightlifting, Judo, Fencing, Wushu, Boxing, Triathlon, Squash, Athletics, Badminton, Beach Handball, Aquatics, Basketball, Cycling-Track and Shooting-Rifle, and Pistol.

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