2023 National Games of India
sports event
The 2023 National Games of India, also known as the 37th National Games of India and informally as Goa 2023 were held from 26 October to 9 November 2023 in the state of Goa.
Host
Goa Olympic Association was given hosting rights by the Indian Olympic Association after the closing ceremony held for the 2022 National Games of India at Surat on 13 October 2022.
Earlier Goa had been the host for the 36th edition, but due to a surge of COVID-19, Goa declared that it was unable to host the event.
Venues
The games were held across the cities of Mapusa, Panjim, Ponda, Vasco and Margao. While Cycling (Track) and Golf events were held in Delhi.
Goa
Mapusa
Peddem Sports Complex
Badminton hall (Cue sports)
Hockey ground (Hockey)
Indoor Hall (Boxing and Gymnastics)
Chapora river (Canoeing and Rowing)
Mendrem Shooting Range (Shooting)
Panjim
SPM Indoor Stadium (Badminton, Fencing and Volleyball)
Campal Indoor Stadium (Netball, Table tennis and Kabaddi)
Campal Outdoor Grounds (Pencak silat, and Weightlifting)
Ponda
Ponda Swimming pool
Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi - Ponda
Ponda Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium
Vasco
Tilak Maidan Football Ground
Chicalim Multi-Purpose Ground
Chicalim Squash Facility
Margao
Delhi
Participating teams
Teams came from all 28 states and eight union territories of India as well as a team representing Indian Armed Forces.
Marketing
The official logo of the games and the mascot, Moga an Indian bison, was unveiled in June 2023. 'Moga (transl. Love) was the official mascot for the Games, representing the spirit of determination and perseverance, Moga was depicted as an emblematic representation of an Indian bison, symbolizing a set of attributes that include resilience and the ability to surmount obstacles. The mascot served as an embodiment of the commitment exhibited by athletes in their pursuit of excellence within their chosen sporting disciplines.
Sports
43 disciplines were contested in the 2023 National Games.
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