Let's play: National Games 2023 kick off in Goa

Roxanne D'silva

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

The much-awaited National Games 2023 kicked off with with the sport of badminton at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium on Taleigao Plateau on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

National Games | Goa| Badminton tournament| Bambolim | Photo: National Games PR

READY, SET, SERVE!

The competitors got into the swing on the four well-equipped indoor courts for the games.

National Games | Goa| Badminton tournament| Bambolim | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

SMASH THAT!

And Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, too, didn't hesitate to take a swing with the racket.

National Games | Goa| Badminton tournament| Bambolim | Photo: National Games PR

GO GOA!

It was a matter of great pride for around five female players representing Goa.

National Games | Goa| Badminton tournament| Bambolim | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

WHERE THE ACTION IS

The boys battle it out on the first day and there is more action to follow in the days to come.

National Games | Goa| Badminton tournament| Bambolim | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

READY TO RALLY

Even the girls took flight, said game on and got into the groove with their smashes and serves.

National Games | Goa| Badminton tournament| Bambolim | Photo: National Games PR

FIRST DAY, FIRST SHOW

The stands were seen filling up with spectators to cheer for their teams and experience the thrill of the games.

National Games | Goa| Badminton tournament| Bambolim | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

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