38th National Games 2025: A Sustainable Sporting Extravaganza
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | The 38th National Games 2025 concluded in Haldwani, Uttarakhand on February 14, 2025. |
| Host State | Uttarakhand |
| Duration | January 28 - February 14, 2025 |
| Theme | 'Green Games' (Focus on sustainability) |
| Athlete Participation | 10,000+ athletes from 37 teams |
| Sports Disciplines | 35 sports and 4 demonstration events |
| Main Venues | Dehradun, Haridwar, Pithoragarh, Haldwani |
| Eco-friendly Initiatives | E-waste medals, tree plantations for medalists, bamboo fiber water bottles, wheat fiber coffee mugs |
| Cultural Highlights | Opening performances by Jubin Nautiyal and Pawan Deep Rajan |
| Inauguration | PM Narendra Modi in Dehradun |
| Key Message | Linked to 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' vision |
| Sports Legacy | Positioned Uttarakhand as a sports hub, strengthened India's bid for 2036 Olympics |