The 37th National Games 2023 concluded in Goa on November 9, 2023, with a grand closing ceremony at Shyama Prasad Indoor Stadium in Panaji. The closing ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Indian Olympic Association President P T Usha, and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant.
- Maharashtra was awarded the Raja Bhalendra Singh trophy for the overall championship, maintaining its dominance in the National Games. Maharashtra secured 228 medals, including 80 gold.
- Pranati Naik and Sanyukta Kate received the Best Woman Athlete trophy, while Shrihari Natraj was awarded the Best Man Athlete trophy.
- In the medal tally, Services Sport Control Board secured the second position with 126 medals, including 66 gold medals. Haryana stood at the third position with a total of 192 medals, including 62 gold medals.
- The torch for the 38th National Games was handed over to Uttarakhand as the next host for the event.
MCQs on National Games 2023
Q.: Which state was awarded the Raja Bhalendra Singh trophy for the overall championship in the 37th National Games?
a. Haryana
b. Maharashtra
c. Goa
d. Uttarakhand
Ans : b. Maharashtra
Q.: Who received the Best Woman Athlete trophy in the National Games 2023?
a. Pranati Naik
b. Sanyukta Kate
c. Both a and b
d. Shrihari Natraj
Ans : c. Both a and b
Q.: Who received the Best man Athlete trophy in the National Games 2023?
a. Pranati Naik
b. Sanyukta Kate
c. Both a and b
d. Shrihari Natraj
Ans : d. Shrihari Natraj
Q.: Which state secured the Third position in the medal tally of the National Games?
a. Maharashtra
b. Haryana
c. Goa
d. Uttarakhand
Ans : b. Haryana
Q.: The 38th National Games will be conducted at which state ?
a. Maharashtra
b. Haryana
c. Goa
d. Uttarakhand
Ans : d. Uttarakhand
