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This is the first time in the history of Gujarat that it is hosting a National Games. Running from 29 September to 12 October, the Games are being held in 6 cities of Gujarat.

This is the first time in the history of Gujarat that it is hosting a National Games. Running from 29 September to 12 October, the Games are being held in 6 cities of Gujarat.

Drone show on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 36th National Games in Ahmedabad

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 36th National Games at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest stadium located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The image shows a man painted in tricolour waving the national flag during the opening ceremony. (Image: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 36th National Games at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest stadium located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The image shows a man painted in tricolour waving the national flag during the opening ceremony. (Image: PTI)
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Drone show on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 36th National Games, in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday. (Image: PTI)
Drone show on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 36th National Games, in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday. (Image: PTI)
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On this occasion of the inauguration, PM Modi also addressed all the athletes from across the country. Olympians PV Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra and Ravi Kumar Dahiya also took part in the event. The image shows Sindhu during her visit to Ahmedabad Rifle Club, ahead of the inauguration of 36th National Games. (Image: PTI)
On this occasion of the inauguration, PM Modi also addressed all the athletes from across the country. Olympians PV Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra and Ravi Kumar Dahiya also took part in the event. The image shows Sindhu during her visit to Ahmedabad Rifle Club, ahead of the inauguration of 36th National Games. (Image: PTI)
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After the inauguration, PM Modi said,
After the inauguration, PM Modi said, "In 2014, the series of 'first & best' started in the country. Our youth carried that forward even in sports. 8 yrs back, Indian athletes participated in less than 100 int'l events. Now, they participate in over 300 international events." (Image: PTI)
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This is the first time in the history of Gujarat that it is hosting a National Games. Running from 29 September to 12 October, the Games are being held in 6 cities of Gujarat namely Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar. (Image: PTI)
This is the first time in the history of Gujarat that it is hosting a National Games. Running from 29 September to 12 October, the Games are being held in 6 cities of Gujarat namely Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar. (Image: PTI)

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