Dehradun: The closing ceremony of the 38th National Games was organized at the International Sports Stadium Gaulapar in Haldwani. During this, Union Home Minister Amit Shah honored Services, Maharashtra and Haryana, who got the top three positions. Also patted CM Dhami on the back for the successful organization of the National Games. At the same time, CM Dhami in his address described the National Games as a new beginning of new hopes and possibilities for Uttarakhand.
National Games organized for the first time in Uttarakhand
CM Dhami said in his address that on the occasion of the inauguration of the 38th National Games, he got the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Today, on the occasion of the closing of these games, he got the company of Home Minister Amit Shah. National Games have been organized for the first time in Uttarakhand on the silver jubilee year of the establishment of the state. Many champions representing the country emerged
In this great sports event, more than 16 thousand athletes from across the country participated in 35 sports disciplines. Who won 448 gold, 448 silver and 594 bronze medals. Many players set many records at the national level. Many champions who have the potential to represent India in the future have also emerged.
Made a record by organizing a river rafting competition at night
While Uttarakhand included its traditional sports like yoga and mallakhamb for the first time in these games, it also created a world record by organizing a river rafting competition at night. CM Dhami said that the National Games in Uttarakhand were organized on the theme of Green Games.
Medals made from e-waste
In this event, the use of plastic was minimized. Along with this, solar energy was also used for electricity. The medals given to the players were made from e-waste and sports kits from recycled materials. E-vehicles were also used for transportation.
Rudraksh trees will be planted in the name of medal winning players
It was decided to establish about 2.77 hectares of forest area in Uttarakhand as ‘Khel Van’, in which Rudraksh trees will be planted in the name of each medal winning player. 1600 trees will be planted in Khel Van.
Sports competitions were also held in remote hilly places
CM Dhami said that in this National Games, sports competitions were organized in plain cities like Dehradun, Haridwar, Rudrapur, Haldwani and Rishikesh as well as remote hilly places like Almora, Pithoragarh and Tehri. A major competition of the National Games was also organized in a small town like Chakarpur.
Water sports events held in high altitude lakes and rivers
All the water sports events held in the National Games were organized in the lakes and rivers located at high altitude in Uttarakhand. Instead of temporary construction for organizing these games, efforts were made to develop permanent sports infrastructure at various places in the state.
Players welcomed with the tradition of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’
CM Dhami said that with the successful organization of the 38th National Games, Uttarakhand won a record 103 medals with 24 gold medals in these games. These results will inspire young players. He said that according to the ancient tradition of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, facilities were provided to the players and support staff during the organization of the games.
Players came to see the natural beauty of Uttarakhand with their families
CM Dhami expressed confidence that the players and support staff who came to the National Games will maintain this relationship with Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. In future, they will definitely come with their families to see the natural beauty of Uttarakhand.
Beginning of new hope and possibilities in Uttarakhand
CM Pushkar Dhami said that the conclusion of the 38th National Games is not the end of sports opportunities for all the players, but a new beginning of new hopes, new resolutions and new possibilities. At the same time, CM Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for giving the responsibility of organizing the National Games to Uttarakhand.
