Rekha arya

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: The much-anticipated 38th National Games are set to commence on January 28, and the arrival of athletes has officially begun. With an estimated participation of over 10,000 athletes from across the country, Uttarakhand is abuzz with excitement as preparations reach their final stages.

The Triathlon competition will kickstart the games in Haldwani on January 26, with participants travelling from various states to take part in the event. The first batch of athletes arrived in Haldwani on Saturday.

Sports Minister, Rekha Arya, personally welcomed the athletes and expressed her best wishes. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the teams from various states that have arrived in the land of Uttarakhand to participate in the 38th National Games. On behalf of the people of Devbhoomi, I wish all athletes the very best for their performances. I have already instructed the local officials to make the necessary arrangements for the welcome, transportation, accommodation, and food for the teams arriving in Haldwani from other states. In the coming days, thousands more athletes will arrive in Uttarakhand for the remaining events," she said.