PANAJI: Goa Sports Minister Govind Gaude on Thursday said the coastal state will be ready to host the National Games in December.
Gaude told media persons in Panaji that reports about the National Games being shifted to Gujarat were mere "media speculations." The minister said infrastructure facilities for hosting the multi-disciplinary sports extravaganza were ready in Goa, but they need final touches.
Gaude said due to incessant rains in the state and 45-day period required for completing the formalities, Goa will not be able to host the games before November-December. He said the Indian Olympics Association (IOA) had asked the Goa government to host the National Games from September 6 to 16.
