The state government sent a mail to the IOA saying that we are fully prepared for the National Games. The Special Chief Secretary also met Chairman PT Usha in New Delhi.

The state government has said that the 38th National Games will be held between January 28 and February 14. On November 24, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had sent a letter to hold the games between February 15 and March 2, which created a situation of confusion.

On this, the state made it clear to the IOA on Friday that Uttarakhand is fully prepared to organize the National Games on the previously proposed dates. In this regard, on the instructions of Sports Minister Rekha Arya, Sports Director Prashant Arya has sent an e-mail to the IOA, while Special Principal Secretary, Sports Amit Sinha also met IOA Chairman PT Usha in New Delhi on Friday and presented the state’s side.It is believed that the IOA’s reply will also come by Saturday. Uttarakhand Olympic Association General Secretary DK Singh said that to end the confusion, a meeting was also held two days ago under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in which it was decided that the state will host the games on the pre-determined date.