Preparations complete for 7th National Games

Preparations are complete for the 7th National Games to run from December 23-30. The National Sports Council relayed the information to this effect organising a press conference in Biratnagar today. Member Secretary Keshav Bista said the preparations were complete, and there was not going to be any change on it now. 35 sports disciplines will be included in the National Games, of which 27 disciplines will be held in Sunsari, Morang, and Jhapa of the eastern region. Similarly, other districts including Dhankuta, Saptari, Siraha, Udayapur, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, and Pokhara will host one sport discipline each. A total of 2,303 athletes will be participating in the Games for 294 gold medals, 294 silver, and 447 bronze which are up for grabs.