Goa CM Pramod Sawant launches mascot for upcoming 37th National Games

Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant launched the mascot for the upcoming 37th National Games on 18th June.

An overview of the news

The ceremony took place at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Taleigao and was organized by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Sports Authority of Goa.
The launch event coincided with the celebration of Goa Revolution Day.
Prominent figures present at the ceremony included the Sports Minister of Goa, Govind Gaude, the President of the Indian Olympic Association, Dr. P.T Usha, and Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom.
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister expressed that similar to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the National Games would also be hosted in Goa.

About National Games

The objective of the National Games is to identify sporting talents who are capable of representing the country at the Olympics.
The organization of the National Games was led by Dorabji Tata, a prominent Indian businessman, Harry Crowe Buck, founder of the YMCA College of Physical Education in Chennai (then Madras), and Dr. A. G. Nohren, the director of the college.
After the 1920 Olympics, Dorabji Tata suggested a national level body to promote Olympic sports.
After the meeting of the selection committee for the Olympics, the All India Olympic Committee was established.

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