The event's theme this time around was based on obesity and the need to combat it in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the clarion call for the same at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games in Dehradun. He called for a fight against obesity that is affecting all age group
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently gave a clarion call to fight obesity and reduce oil consumption. This has received wide support from doctors, sportspersons as well as people from different walks of life.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a national effort to combat obesity and reduce oil consumption. Speaking at the 38th National Games in Dehradun, he emphasised the importance of regular exercise, a balanced diet, and a 10 per cent reduction in daily oil consumption.
Karnataka's swimmers made a powerful statement on the opening day of the 38th National Games 2025, clinching five gold medals and setting a new meet record at the Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Complex.
She topped the charts in the Air Rifle event, her score of 634.9 bettering the 634.5 by Korea's Ban Hyo-jin in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Mehuli Ghosh had shot 634.5 to lead the qualification in the 2023 World Championships in Baku, as per a press release from the 38th National Games.
Addressing the opening ceremony held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun for the 38th National Games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Devbhoomi (holy abode of God) Uttarakhand was now brimming with youthful energy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, today. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has welcomed PM Modi, calling his arrival an "unforgettable and proud moment for every player."
Dehradun District Magistrate has declared a holiday in schools and anganwadis ahead of the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Dehradun to attend the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games on Tuesday, officials said.
According to an official release, the Prime Minister will inaugurate programmes in Odisha at around 11 am at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Thereafter, he will travel to Dehradun in Uttarakhand and at around 6 PM, he will inaugurate the 38th National Games.
"Your special attachment towards Devbhoomi is not hidden from anyone and every person of Devbhoomi also loves you very much. Under your able leadership, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is going to host the 38th National Games," said CM Dhami in his post.
According to an official release from the Prime Minister's Office, "At around 11 AM, PM Modi will inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Thereafter, he will travel to Dehradun in Uttarakhand and at around 6 PM, he will inaugurate the