Know the schedule, dates, time, venue, events list & live streaming details of the 2023 National Games Of India, which will run from 26th October to 9th November in Goa
It is confirmed that the National Games Of India 2023 will introduce several fresh sporting events, such as beach football, roll ball, golf, sepaktakraw, sqay martial arts, kalliyarapattu, and pencak silat. Furthermore, yachting and taekwondo are making a comeback after being absent in the previous edition. Recently, the State Sports Minister, Govind Gaude, officially announced that this prestigious event will take place in Goa from October 26 to November 9.
National Games Of India Goa 2023 schedule, dates, time, games list, venue, live streaming telecast where to watch
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2023 National Games Of India schedule, date, venue, opening ceremony, & participating teams
The National Games are making a comeback and are just around the corner, following the successful 2022 edition that took place in six different cities across Gujarat. This time, the event will be held in Goa, and the Chief Minister of the state, Pramod Sawant, has officially announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games 2023 in Panjim on October 26, 2023. While the formal opening is scheduled for October 26, some sports have already commenced, such as Badminton, which started on October 19 in Panjim.
Five cities, namely Mapusa, Margao, Panjim, Ponda, and Vasco, will collectively host various sporting disciplines. Additionally, Delhi will be responsible for organizing the track cycling races and overseeing the golf competition. Notably, this marks the 37th edition of the National Games, and it’s the very first time that Goa has been chosen as the host. The National Games 2023 will encompass a record-breaking 42 sports, encompassing both Olympic and indigenous sports like kho kho, yogasana, and mallakhamb, all of which made their debut in the previous edition.
National Games Of India 2023: events list & schedule
| Sports | From | To | Venue |
| Badminton | October 19 | October 24 | Panjim |
| Netball | October 22 | October 27 | Panjim |
| Gymnastics | October 23 | October 28 | Mapusa |
| Basketball | October 23 | October 28 | Margao |
| Weightlifting | October 25 | October 29 | Panjim |
| Rugby | October 25 | October 27 | Panjim |
| Pencak Silat | October 26 | October 29 | Panjim |
| Mallakhamb | October 26 | October 28 | Panjim |
| Fencing | October 26 | October 30 | Panjim |
| Billiards and Snooker | October 27 | October 30 | Mapusa |
| Football (Women) | October 27 | November 5 | Vasco |
| Rowing | October 28 | October 30 | Mapusa |
| Beach Football | October 28 | November 1 | Margao |
| Beach Handball | October 28 | November 1 | Panjim |
| Aquatics | October 29 | November 4 | Panjim |
| Athletics | October 29 | November 3 | Panjim |
| Table Tennis | October 29 | Movember 2 | Panjim |
| Hockey | October 30 | November 8 | Mapusa |
| Football (Men) | October 30 | November 8 | Margao |
| Rollball | October 30 | November 2 | Margao |
| Sepak Takraw | October 30 | November 3 | Margao |
| Tennis | October 30 | November 5 | Margao |
| Gatka | October 31 | November 2 | Panjim |
| Taekwondo | October 31 | November 3 | Ponda |
| Boxing | November 1 | November 8 | Mapusa |
| Lawn Bowls | November 1 | November 8 | Vasco |
| Squash | November 1 | November 5 | Vasco |
| Mini Golf | November 1 | November 3 | Panjim |
| Wrestling | November 1 | November 3 | Panjim |
| Wushu | November 1 | November 4 | Panjim |
| Shooting | November 2 | November 9 | Mapusa |
| Cycling (Track race) | November 2 | November 5 | Delhi |
| Rowing (Coastal/Tidal/Sport) | November 3 | November 6 | Panjim |
| Yachting | November 3 | November 8 | Panjim |
| Beach Volleyball | November 4 | November 7 | Panjim |
| Kabaddi | November 4 | November 8 | Panjim |
| Triathlon | November 4 | November 7 | Panjim |
| Handball | November 4 | November 8 | Margao |
| Canoeing and Kayaking | November 4 | November 7 | Mapusa |
| Kho-Kho | November 4 | November 8 | Ponda |
| Golf | November 5 | November 9 | Delhi |
| Lagori | November 5 | November 6 | Panjim |
| Yogasana | November 5 | November 9 | Panjim |
| Sqay Martial Arts | November 6 | November 8 | Margao |
| Judo | November 6 | November 8 | Panjim |
| Kalaripayattu | November 7 | November 8 | Panjim |
| Cycling (road race) | November 8 | November 9 | Vasco |
When & Where to watch: live stream & telecast
In 2022, more than 7,000 athletes competed in 36 sports, and it’s anticipated that in 2023, the number of athletes will exceed 10,000. To ensure widespread access, the National Games 2023 will be streamed live via the Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel and the DD Sports TV channel will provide live broadcast.
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