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National Games of India

Okay, kiddo! Today we are going to talk about the National Games of India. Just like we have our own favorite games to play, different states in India also have their own favorite games. Every two years, athletes from all over India come together to compete in the National Games.

The National Games are a way for athletes to show off their skills and represent their state. These games have been happening for a very long time, since the year 1924! That's a really long time ago!

The games include both individual and team sports like athletics, basketball, boxing, football, gymnastics, hockey, kabaddi, rowing, shooting, swimming, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling and many more. The games are held in different states of India each time, so athletes from all over India get to visit and compete in different parts of the country.

The National Games are a really big deal in India. People love to watch them on TV and cheer for their favorite athletes. These games inspire young people to take up sports and live a healthy lifestyle. They also promote unity and sportsmanship among people from different parts of India.

So, there you have it! The National Games of India are a fun and exciting way for athletes to compete and represent their state while promoting unity and sportsmanship among people.