Sunil Joliya Jinabhai of Gujarat sets new record in 3000 metre steeplechase at National Games in Goa

Exhilarating performances from sportspersons across the country were witnessed at The 37th National Games in Goa. Games like hockey, cycling, lawn tennis are ongoing. In addition to these games, today the traditional games of India Kabaddi and Kho-Kho began in the National Games.

Gujarat's Sunil Joliya Jinabhai made a new national games record in the steeplechase 3000m with an impressive time of 8 minutes and 37.15 seconds. Sanjana Sood from Haryana won Gold Medal in Shotgun Skeet (Female).

In Lawn Bowls, Chottukumari of Jharkhand won Gold in Woman Single and Sunil Bahadur, Dinesh Kumar won Gold in Men Pairs.  In cycling track race Omnium IV 20 KM Point Race, Meenakshi of Haryana won Gold medal.  In Men's Wushu, Santosh Kumar Mishra of Uttar Pradesh emerged as gold medal winner in 48kg category, Manish of Haryana won gold in 52 kg  and Aethokpam James Meiti of Manipur won gold in 56 Kg category.

Maharashtra has retained its lead in the medal table in the National Games 2023 with 182 medals including 64 gold. Defending champion Services Sport Control Board continued second position with a total of 99 medals including 51 Gold medals. Haryana is placed at third position with a total of 121 medals including 45 gold medals. The event will take place till November 9th at 28 venues across Goa.

Most Read
View All arrow-right

No posts found.