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Rajnath Singh Calls for Uttar Pradesh to Host National Games After 75-Year Gap

Defence Minister urges CM Yogi Adityanath to pursue hosting rights as UPOA pledges support despite current allocation to Meghalaya.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and others during inauguration of Sansad Khel Mahakumbh, at KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium, in Lucknow on Saturday. (Deepak Gupta/HT photo)
Photo: SNS

Overview

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has publicly encouraged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to bid for the next National Games, emphasizing Lucknow's rich sporting legacy.
  • The Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association (UPOA) has expressed full support for the state government’s potential bid, even though hosting rights have already been awarded to Meghalaya by the Indian Olympic Association.
  • Lucknow, which hosted India’s first post-independence National Games in 1948, is being positioned as a strong contender due to its existing infrastructure and historical significance.
  • The Sansad Khel Mahakumbh, currently underway in Lucknow, involves 7,500 students from 350 schools, showcasing grassroots sports talent and the city’s event-hosting capabilities.
  • Under the Khelo India program, over 3,000 athletes receive monthly assistance, highlighting the state’s commitment to nurturing sports talent.