PANJIM: A delegation of Goa Olympic Association met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at his official residence at Altinho, Panaji on Thursday to discuss on matters pertaining to the National Games.
The delegation was led by Union Minister of State for Defence and AYUSH & the GOA President Shripad Naik, Secretary General Gurudatta Bhakta and others.
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CM was briefed about the pending incomplete infrastructure, in particular Swimming pool complex at Panjim, tennis courts at Fatorda and squash stadium at Chicalim.
Recommendations were made to host the National Games in October or November 2021, post the Tokyo Olympics.
“We are happy with the outcome of this meeting where CM gave us a patient hearing. Hosting the National Games is a prestige for Goa and we will need to convey our decision to the IOA which is expected to meet in December. CM was positive, he assured to look into various aspects as regards the Games organising and hold another meeting with us shortly. We are optimistic about hosting the National Games in October – November 2021,” stated Shripad Nai
