By Samachar Vishesh
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Saturday, February 1, 2020
Goa 2020 National Games Mascot ‘Rubigula’ Takes Centre Stage at Launch Event
Chandigarh, 01st Feb, 2020:- The official mascot of the 36th National
Games of India, Rubigula, Flame-Throated Bulbul made a grand entry amidst
traditional Shigmo and Carnaval acts at a glittering Launch Event held at the
GTDC Roof Top, Panaji on Saturday.
Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union
Minister of State (I/c) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju, Union
Minister of State (I/c) for AYUSH and President of Goa Olympic Association
Shripad Naik, Dy. Chief Minister and Sports Minister of Goa Manohar Ajgaonkar,
Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Dhruv Batra and Secretary General
Rajeev Mehta, Sports Minister of Haryana Sandeep Singh, Sports Minister of
Tripura Manoj Kanti Deb, Sports Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Mama Natung,
Sports Secretaries of various states, sportspersons, NGOC members and other
dignitaries marked their presence at the event.
Goa will be hosting the 36th edition of the
National Games from 20th October to 4th November 2020. The event will see
participation by 36 states and union territories, 12,000 + athletes/officials
and will host 37 sports disciplines across 24 venues in Goa.
Commenting on the launch event, Chief Minister
of Goa & Chairman of the NGOC Dr. Pramod Sawant said that there was no
better way to begin the festivities for the National Games than the unveiling
of the mascot ‘Rubigula’. The mascot incorporates the best elements and characteristics
of Goa and the Goan people. It is another step forward for the preparations of
the National Game and Rubigula will generate even more interest for these
Games, especially among young people.
He added that it was the vision and dream of
our late Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar to host the National Games in
Goa. We are confident of successfully executing the event. We are on track to
host the multi-discipline sporting event which will bring superlative talent
from across India to the Goan turf. Through these Games, we also wish to
showcase our culture, food, natural beauty and extend our hospitality to all
the States and UTs that will be coming to Goa during the Games.
Union Minister of State (I/c) for Youth Affairs
and Sports, Kiren Rijiju said that Goa is a sport loving state and with the
Government actively promoting sports in the State there is no reason why Goa
cannot become a powerhouse in sports. World class infrastructure has been
created for these Games which will benefit sportspersons in the State. The
Games will help imbibe a sports culture in the State. We are expecting a grand
celebration from October 20 to November 4 which will bring athletes from across
India. I’m confident that Goa will do a great job in hosting the Games and the
National Games 2020 will be the best and biggest ever in the history of India.
Dy Chief Minister and Sports Minister of Goa,
Babu Manohar Azgaonkar said that enthusiasm and interest for the National Games
Goa 2020 is growing and will continue to grow as we get even closer to the
staging the country’s biggest multi-discipline sporting event. The
infrastructure created for these Games will have long-term benefits for the
State and its people in the years to come. With just nine months to go for the
event, activities around the National Games are set to significantly increase
in the coming months with Rubigula leading the flock. He urge everyone to
actively participate to make the Games a successful event.
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