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PM Modi inaugurates 37th National Games in Goa; says spending on sports increased three-fold in 9 years

IndiaTimes Thursday, 26 October 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government has increased expenditure on sports by three-fold in last nine years, and reiterated that the country is prepared to host 2036 Olympics. ​​Speaking after inaugurating the 37th National Games at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Margao, Modi said the Games are taking place in Goa at a time when Indian sports is reaching new heights. ​​ "We have brought in changes in schemes to provide financial incentives to sportspersons," PM Modi said.
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