2002 National Games of India

Multi-sport event in Andhra Pradesh, India XXXII National Games of India 220 Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Visakhapatnam 33 5,887 31 2002 12 13 yes 2002 12 22 yes A. P. J. Abdul Kalam(President of India) Atal Bihari Vajpayee(Prime Minister of India) G. M. C. Balayogi Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad 2001 2007 The 2002 National Games, also known as the 32nd National Games of India and informally as Andhra Pradesh 2002, was the 32nd edition of the National Games of India,https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/satisfied-with-what-i-did-for-hyderabad-says-chandrababu-naidu/article66272214.ece Satisfied with what I did for Hyderabad, says Chandrababu Naidu held from 13 December 2002 to 22 December 2002 in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. President, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam inaugurated the 32nd National Games at the Gachibowli Stadium.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/colourful-start-to-national-games-in-hyderabad/articleshow/31209219.cms Colourful start to National Games in Hyderabad The mascot was Veera, Ongole bull.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/bull-parade-hits-oblivion-track/articleshow/30995076.cms Bull parade hits oblivion trackThe mascot of the 2002 Indian National Games was Veera, an Ongole Bull. Source - Press Information Bureau, Government of India The opening and closing ceremonies featuring laser shows, fireworks and entertainment from movie stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.https://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20021223/sports.htm Cine star Aishwarya Rai at the closing ceremony of the 32nd National Games in Hyderabad on Sunday.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/aishwarya-rai-to-attend-national-games/articleshow/29191178.cms Aishwarya Rai to attend National Games 5,887 athletes in 31 disciplines- including roller-skating, introduced at Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu's behest- took part in the Games distributed between Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/sport/story/20021216-rs-250-crore-national-games-in-hyderabad-enthuses-organisers-more-than-athletes-793872-2002-12-16 Rs 250 crore National Games in Hyderabad enthuses organisers more than athletes December 16, 2002 Amarnath K. Menon India Today en 2020-04-22https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/n-chandrababu-naidu-lobbies-centre-to-let-andhra-pradesh-host-39th-national-games/articleshow/38626643.cms N Chandrababu Naidu lobbies Centre to let Andhra Pradesh host 39th National Games Andhra Pradesh state government spent 184 c 2002, including a loan of 150 c 2002 from Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) for the creation of massive infrastructure, import of state-of-the-art sporting equipment and upgrading of existing facilities. The matches of hockey were played at astro turf at the Police Hockey Stadium, Begumpet. Andhra Pradesh government's emphasis on sports in 2002 saw the emergence of outstanding sportspersons like Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza.https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1862093 My international career took off after the National Games in 2002: Sania Mirzahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/national-games-ap-leads-medals-tally/articleshow/31998551.cms National Games: AP leads medals tallyhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/my-international-career-took-off-after-national-games-in-2002-sania-mirza/articleshow/94438942.cms My international career took off after National Games in 2002: Sania Mirza Medal tally AAA flagcountry State 93 17 20 yes Andhra Pradesh 48 39 40 ..Punjab Flag(INDIA).png Punjab 47 46 37 Flag of the Indian Armed Forces.svg Services Closing ceremony Capacity crowd witnessed the closing ceremony.https://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20021223/sports.htm#8 National Games end amidst fanfare Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee was present at the ceremony.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/32nd-national-games-come-to-an-end/articleshow/32108237.cms 32nd National Games come to an end Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi declared the Games closed in the presence of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. See also 2003 Afro-Asian Games References 2 External links 32nd National Games 2001 National Games of India National Games of India 2007 National Games of India Category:National Games of India National Games of India Category:2002 in multi-sport events