37th National Games: Watch out for the line-up in Panjim
Roxanne D'silva & Abigail Crasto
The five designated venues in Panjim for the 37th National Games were seen buzzing with athletes and spectators on Day 1 of the sporting event. And, the people just couldn't get enough of the mascot, MOGA!
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A GOOD GRIP
India's traditional sport of Mallakhamb is one of three sporting events taking place at the Campal Open Ground, in Panjim, from today onwards.
National Games | Goa | Panjim | Sports event | sports tourism | Photo: Roxanne D'silva
MARTIAL ART
The temporary sports village at Campal is also host to the sport of Pencak Silat, which is an indigenous martial art.
National Games | Goa | Panjim | Sports event | sports tourism | Photo: Roxanne D'silva
TEST OF STRENGTH
Another sport happening at the Campal Ground is Weightlifting, which will be held in various categories.
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EN-GARDE
Aiming to strike their opponents and score, fencers will be fighting it out at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (SPM) Stadium, Goa University campus, Taleigao Plateau.
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AIM, SHOOT, SCORE
The Campal Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium, in Panjim, is the venue for the game of Netball at this year's National Games.
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TEAM SPIRIT
Exhibiting agility, physical strength and team work, Rugby sportspersons are putting on a good show at the Athletics Stadium, in Bambolim.
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