Infrastructure Development For 38th National Games | 30 Jan 2025

Why in News? 

The roads connecting Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Dehradun, will be widened to manage traffic more efficiently.  

• The decision comes after severe traffic congestion during the opening ceremony of the 38^th National Games.  

Key Points 

• Future Events Consideration: Since more sporting events will be held at the stadium in the future, the government aims to improve infrastructure and streamline traffic management. 
• National Games Closing Ceremony: The closing ceremony is scheduled for 14 February 2025.  
• National Games 2025: 
  • Into its 38^th edition, the National Games, India's own multi-sport event inspired by the Olympics, will see athletes from 28 states, eight Union Territories and the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) compete for medals in 32 different sports. 
  • The 2025 National Games kicked off with the triathlon events on 26 January. 
  • The overall winner of the National Games is awarded the Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy for each edition.  
  • The champion state is judged based on points scored which are earned based on finishing positions in the events. 
  • The National Games 2025 will feature some top athletes from India, including Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (boxing), Swapnil Kusale, Sarabjot Singh and Vijay Kumar (shooting).