The 38th National Games spotlight Uttarakhand’s cutting-edge sports infrastructure, showcasing the state’s commitment to nurturing athletic excellence. With world-class facilities, top-tier athletes, and thrilling competitions, this edition promises to be a landmark event in India's sporting history. Uttarakhand emerges as a premier destination for national and international sports, blending tradition with modernity to create an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans alike.
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00:00Amidst the majestic backdrop of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand witnessed a historic sporting
00:12spectacle.
00:13The 38th National Games concluded with grandeur and glory at the International Sports Complex
00:20in Haldwani.
00:22Union Home Minister Amit Shah alongside Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandavia and Chief
00:28Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami graced the closing ceremony.
00:33Praising Uttarakhand's transformation into a thriving sports hub, they credited this
00:38remarkable change to the state's rapidly evolving sports infrastructure.
01:58Uttarakhand players, who have dedicated their lives to making Devbhumi a sports hub, I wish
02:13them all the very best.
02:16This is a matter of great pride for all of us, that on the occasion of the 38th National
02:25Games, Uttarakhand was blessed with the blessings of the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra
02:32Modi.
02:33And today, on the occasion of the completion of these Games, we have the presence of the
02:41country's best Home Minister, Amit Shah.
02:44Home Minister, your great personality, where you teach us to be firm, determined and courageous,
02:53is a source of inspiration for us to achieve our goals.
02:59You were the one who, in the auspicious leadership and leadership of the Prime Minister, Narendra
03:07Modi, completed the 370-step journey from Jammu and Kashmir to realize the dream of
03:13a better India.
03:14This is the result of your leadership and determination.
03:19Today, terrorists like the Naxalites are not able to dare to raise their heads.
03:26It is because of your hard work that today's new India is not only internally secure, but
03:33also full of unity and self-confidence.
03:36Honorable Home Minister, in Uttarakhand, we have the presence of the Prime Minister, Narendra
03:44Modi.
04:15The competition was fierce and the performances exceptional.
04:22Services topped the medal tally with 121 medals, including 68 golds.
04:30Maharashtra followed with 198 medals, while Haryana secured third place with 153 medals.
04:40With over 10,000 athletes and officials from 38 teams competing across six cities – Haridwar,
04:48Nainital, Haldwani, Rudrapur, Shivpuri and New Tehri – the games featured Olympic disciplines
04:55including athletics, shooting, wrestling, swimming and more.
05:00Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the games at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International
05:06Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.
05:09Marking the beginning of a sporting extravaganza infused with cultural pride and competitive spirit.
05:17Adding to the cultural richness were demonstration sports like Kalari Payat, Yogasan, Malakham
05:25and rafting.
05:26Celebrating India's diverse heritage alongside athletic excellence, Chief Minister Pushkar
05:33Singh Dhami expressed immense pride in hosting the games.
05:37Under his leadership, Uttarakhand showcased world-class hospitality and an unmatched sporting environment.
05:45With state-of-art venues, advanced medical support and seamless transportation, Uttarakhand
05:52has ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all participants, reflecting the state's
05:58commitment to excellence.
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