Modi also said the victory of the players' strong performance also paves the way for the victory of the country in other fields. The soft power of sports improves the nation's identity and image in numerous ways.

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Digital Desk: On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 36th National Games with a grand opening ceremony at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat will hold assembly elections later this year. "This is the world's largest stadium." Such a young country in the world. And the biggest sports festival in the country! When the event is so amazing and unique, his energy will be just as extraordinary,” Modi said at the event.

"The Sardar Patel Sports Complex provides facilities for a variety of sports, including football, hockey, basketball, kabaddi, boxing, and lawn tennis." This is in a way a model for the entire country.,” the PM said, adding that the National Games as a platform “will act as a new launching pad for all you sportspersons”.

Modi also said the victory of the players' strong performance also paves the way for the victory of the country in other fields. The soft power of sports improves the nation's identity and image in numerous ways.

National Games are being held in the state of Gujarat for the first time. It will be organized from September 29 to October 12. Nearly 15,000 sportspersons, coaches, and officials from across the country will be participating in 36 sports disciplines, making it the biggest National Games ever.

"The 36th National Games has taken over the country right now, and the fact that we are doing it after many years and in the midst of Navratri at a location that celebrates Navratri, the entire euphoria is like double right now because we are doing the opening ceremony."