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Goa Sees National Games As Precursor To A Culture Of Sport Tourism

By IANS News October 08, 2023 • 09:58 AM View: 457

Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour: As eight million tourists visit Goa every year to explore beaches, religious sites, hinterlands, etc, the coastal state, while hosting the 37th National Games, is aiming to achieve its goal in sports tourism.

The 37th National Games will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 26 at 6.30 p.m. in Goa.

Though Goans are known to be football enthusiasts, beach volleyball is also gaining prominence in the coastal area. Besides, this there are many indigenous sports that are played in the tiny state.

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