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Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant Unveiled The National Game Mascot MOGA
participants and that the Games' infrastructure is in place He mentioned that he will be a n n o u n c i n g t h e d a t e o f inauguration once Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicates his availability.
“Once Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives the dates of his availability, we will announce the date of the inauguration”
Govind Gaude, the sports minister, P.T. Usha, the head of the Indian Olympic Association, M.C. Mary Kom, and others were also there. Last year Mr. Gaude stated in the House that the infrastructure needed to host the games will be ready by December and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the chance.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant revealed the official jersey and mascot for the 37th National Games that will take place in the coastal state. The Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Taleigao hosted the official launch event It was conducted in conjunction with the Goa Revolution Da and organized by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Sports Authority of Goa.
The introduction of the official mascot, "MOGA," a bison that symbolizes the unique personality of Goa, highlights the close relationship between the Games and the state's history. A sports revolution is now happening in Goa. "Youth should get ready to start a revolution here," he said. Sawant stated that Goa's administration is dedicated to fostering a vibrant sports culture in the state and that it is an honor to host the National Games. The National Games will act as a catalyst for the expansion and general improvement of the current system He said, “The National Games shall catalyze the overall refinement and growth of the existing sports ecosystem in the state,”.
He further said that the state is
In an address to the House, Mr. Gaude said, that he is extremely p l e a s e d t o m a k e t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t t h a t t h e government of Goa has recently received a message from the Indian Olympics Association in consultation with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports confirming that Goa will be the host city for organizing the 37th National Games anytime in the year 2023.
"I am very much happy to announce that just a while ago, the government of Goa received an email from Indian Olympics Association in consultation with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that Goa will be the host city for organizing the 37th National Games anytime in the year 2023,”
Earlier, Mr. Govind stated during a House floor speech regarding requests for subsidies for the sports department that the necessary infrastructure for the Games will be completed by December 2022 The minister had stated, "We will have the infrastructure ready by December 2022, and Goa will be able to host the National Games the following year (2023)."
"Forget about history; let's make history in the future."