Goa to host 57th National School Games

Updated on: Friday, October 28, 2011

About 3,500 sportspersons, drawn from schools in 27 States and Union Territories, will take part in 57th National School Games beginning here from November 1.
 
The six-day sporting event, involving boys and girls aged between 14 and 19, is being held under the aegis of the Goa Government and School Games Federation of India.
 
The young participants will vie for honours in disciplines like football, martial arts, tug-of-war, swimming, ping and water polo.

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