National Games of India

Recently, 38th National Games of India concluded in Uttarakhand.

• About National Games of India: The National Games continue to foster sports excellence and national unity among Indian athletes.
• History: Originated as Indian Olympic Games (1924, Lahore) to select athletes for 1924 Paris Olympics, renamed National Games in 1940 (9th edition, Bombay).
• Modern Era: First modern National Games held in New Delhi (1985), modeled after the Olympics.
• Hosted by various states: Kerala (1987), Maharashtra (1994), Karnataka (1997), Goa (2023), Uttarakhand (2025).
• Purpose: Identifies and nurtures national sports talent for global competitions like the Olympics.
• Recent Editions: 37th National Games (2023) – Hosted in Goa, 39th National Games (2026) – Scheduled in Meghalaya.
• Performance Highlights (38th National Games, 2025): Services Sports Control Board – Overall Champions (68 Gold).

o Maharashtra – First Runner-up & Haryana – Second Runner-up.