Venues and dates of V National Games finalised

CHANDIGARH, June 17: The organising committee of the V National Games, to be held in Manipur from October 4 to 14, has finalised the detaile...

CHANDIGARH, June 17: The organising committee of the V National Games, to be held in Manipur from October 4 to 14, has finalised the detailed programme of the events and venues of the competitons to be conducted during the 11-day sports feast. Khumanpampak Main Stadium will be used for opening and closing ceremonies scheduled for October 4 and 14 respectively.

The archery competitions for men and women will be held at SAI Sports Complex from October 5 to 9. Athletics, known as the `king of sport’, will be the major attraction and the track and field events will be staged at the Khumanlampal Main Stadium from October 6 to 10.

The basketball events for men and women would be conducted from October 5 to 9 at the Khumanlampak Main Indoor Hall.

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Meanwhile, the second Technical Committee meeting of the Manipur Games will be held on July 6 at Manipur Guest House, Sanjaithong at 4 p.m. according to a message from AK Surjit, Secretary GTCC received here by K S Sahota, general secretary of the Chandigarh Olympic Association.

Approval of the technical rules and confirmation of number of medals are among the important points to be discussed during the meeting. The technical directors will be also appointed in the meeting.

The GTCC has also asked the state Olympic associations to send the list of qualified athletes, players and technical officials.

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