For the first time, the 37th National Games was held in Goa from 26 October 2023 to 9th November 2023 across five Goan cities: Mapusa, Margao, Panjim, Ponda, and Vasco, only the track cycling and golf event was held outside Goa in Delhi, with about 15,000 athletes, coaches, and officials from all around the nation competing in 43 sports categories The 37th National Games were officially opened by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a lavish ceremony at the Fatorda Football Stadium, Goa.