Chief Minister Raman Singh has proposed to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to host the 36th national games if Goa fails to organise it.
General Secretary of IOA, Rajiv Mehta met the Chief Minister in New Delhi on Sunday and held discussions regarding 37th national games to be held in Chhattisgarh.Preparations are already underway for the 37th national games to be held in Chhattisgarh while Goa will host the 36th national games.
Sources said that during the meeting with Mehta, Singh proposed that if Goa fails to host the 36th national games for any reason, Chhattisgarh is ready to host it. He said that the State will organize the games in December 2017. Singh, who is also the President of Chhattisgarh Olympic Association, handed over a letter addressed to the President of Indian Olympic Association. Mehta assured Singh to hold discussions on the proposal in the IOA.
Singh discussed about the sports activities in Chhattisgarh and asked Mehta to send good coaches to train the players of Chhattisgarh. Mehta gave his consent in this regard.The Chief Minister also invited Mehta for the inauguration of Astroturf ground in Raipur on August 29 this year.Member of Indian Olympic Association Vikram Sisodia was also present on the occasion.