Where and how to watch National Games 2023 live in India?

The event will place from October 26 to November 9.

The National Games 2023, a prestigious multi-sport event influenced by the Olympics, is all set to kick off in Goa. The state was initially slated to host the 36th edition of the Games but had to defer to Gujarat in 2022 due to several COVID-19-related postponements. However, now it's Goa's turn to shine as it plays host to over 10,000 athletes from various parts of the country for this grand sporting spectacle.

This will be the 37th edition of the National Games, and it marks a historic occasion for Goa as it hosts the event for the first time in its history.

The National Games, which originated as the Indian Olympic Games in 1924 in undivided India, have evolved into a significant multi-sport event. In Goa, over 10,000 athletes will participate in 43 sports, encompassing both indoor and outdoor competitions. This year, the sports program includes newly added disciplines such as Sqay martial arts, rollball, sepaktakraw, kalaripayattu, pencak silat, and mini golf. Yachting and taekwondo, which were excluded in Gujarat in 2022, will make a comeback in Goa.

Athletes from 28 states, eight Union Territories, and the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will showcase their skills at the Games, which will conclude on November 9.

While some events like badminton and weightlifting have already commenced, the Games will officially kick off on October 26 with an opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Panaji.

When and where is the National Games 2023 scheduled to take place?

The National Games 2023, will begin on October 26 and will conclude on November 9. The Games will span across five Goan cities - Mapusa, Margao, Panjim, Ponda, and Vasco. The track cycling events and golf will be the only ones taking place outside Goa, in Delhi.

Where and how to watch live telecast of National Games 2023 in India?

The National Games 2023 will be broadcast live on the DD Sports TV channel in India, providing extensive coverage and access to viewers across the country.

Where and how to watch live streaming of National Games 2023 in India?

Live streaming and highlights of the National Games 2023 can be accessed through JioCinema as well as on the official YouTube channels — Prasar Bharati Sports and National Games Goa 2023. This enables viewers to not only watch the events in real-time but also catch up on the exciting moments and memorable performances through the highlights available on these platforms.