With a record 187 countries taking part with 188 Teams in the Open section and 162 in the Women's section, the Olympiad will witness the highest ever participation.
The torch was received and carried by Grandmaster J Deepan Chakkravarthy and was presented to medal winners in various sports at the race course ground.
The event to be held at the Four Point by Sheraton from 28th July to 10th August has attracted a record 187 countries, with 188 Teams in the Open section and 162 in the women's sections.
Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan and Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Thiru Siva V Meyyanathan were the chief guests for the occasion.
In Dibrugarh. Assam's Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Bimal Borah received the torch from Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha in presence of eminent dignitaries
In Guwahati, the Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare of Assam, Bimal Borah received the torch from Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha at Sarusajai Sports Complex