Goa, October 14th, 2023: In a bid to ensure the highest standards of safety and security for the upcoming 37th National Games Goa, the Hon’ble Sports Minister, Shri Govind Gaude, chaired animportant meeting at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium on October 13. This gathering included several key figures, including Smt. Swetika Sachan, Secretary (Sports) & CEO
– NGOC, Shri Amitabh Sharma Chairman GTCC & Executive Council Member IOA along with Shri Omvir Singh Bishnoi, IPS Inspector General Of Police, Shri Abhishek Dhania, IPS Superintendent of Police – South, Shri Shobhit D. Saksena, IPS Superintendent of Police – North, Shri Nidhin Valsan, IPS Superintendent of Police, Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Goa Police Department along with the agency that will be looking into the accommodation, catering and transport – Thomas Cook.
The primary focus of this meeting was to develop a comprehensive plan to safeguard all athletes,technical officers, and spectators. This plan includes three crucial aspects: a robust security framework throughout the National Games, clear traffic routes to prevent congestion, and considerations for the regular movements of people within the state. The minister has not only been committed to the successful organization of the event but has also placed a strong emphasis on ensuring the seamless facilitation and safety of the athletes throughout their entire journey, fromtheir arrival in Goa to their departure.
The Goa government is resolute in its commitment to making the upcoming National Games a secure and enjoyable experience for all involved, emphasizing that safety and security are paramountconcerns.
