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Femke Bol will not compete individually this indoor season, the Dutchwoman said on social media on Tuesday, leaving her 400 metres world indoor crown up for grabs in Nanjing in March.
Most of the established stars will be missing in action but thousands of other athletes, including the up and coming ones, will get the platform to make a mark in 32 disciplines when the 38th National Games, spread over seven venues in the hill state, begin in Dehradun on Tuesday with the official opening ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will declare the Games open at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium to kick-start the 18-day national showpiece, which will see participation of around 10,000 athletes and officials from 38 teams. In terms of sheer number of athletes, the event is among the biggest in the world, though its relevance in the country's international success has been debatable.
Connor McDavid has waited a long time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country is putting all its might to get the hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, which will take Indian sports to new heights. "We are pushing for hosting rights of 2036 Olympics, it will take Indian sports to new heights," the PM said while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games here. "Wherever Olympics happen, all sectors gain. It creates better facilities for athletes," he added. Modi had expressed India's intention to host the 2036 Games during the International Olympic Committee's Session in Mumbai in 2023. The IOA has submitted the official expression of interest to the IOC.
A colourful opening ceremony showcasing Uttarakhand's religious heritage and bio-diversity marked the start of the 38th National Games here on Tuesday as around 10,000 athletes geared up to compete for podium finishes across 32 disciplines. The Games will run till February 14 and events will be held across seven cities of the hill state with Dehradun being the main venue. Around 450 gold medals, and a similar number of silver and bronze medals are at stake. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the stadium along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and will inaugurate the Games in a short while. An estimated 25,000 spectators have packed the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium despite the chilly weather to catch the ceremony live.
Himachal Pradesh government would introduce a new policy for national level players soon, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday while addressing the state contingent heading to the 38th National Games to be held in Uttarakhand. The 200-member contingent of the state will participate in the Games scheduled from January 28 to February 14, a statement issued here said. He said basic sports infrastructure was being developed at the district level. Additionally, the prize money for a podium finish in international sports events has been significantly increased.
Vegas Golden Knights veteran defenceman Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off, the team announced Sunday.
The lineup for the Canadian women's curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of eight champions.