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{{Infobox games<br />
| name = 38th National Games of India<br />
| logo = 2025 National Games of India logo.png<br />
| size =<br />
| caption = <br />
| host_city = [[Dehradun]], [[Haridwar]], [[Shivpuri (Rishikesh), Uttrakhand|Shivpuri]], [[New Tehri]], [[Nainital]], [[Haldwani]], [[Rudrapur, Uttarakhand|Rudrapur]], and [[Pithoragarh]]<br />
| motto = ''Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak'' {{small|([[Hindi]] for, ''Reaching Heights With Resolve'')}}<br />
| teams = 37<br />
| athletes = 11,354<br />
| opening = 28 January <br />
| closing = 14 February<br />
| opened_by = [[Narendra Modi]]<br>([[Prime Minister of India]])<br />
| closed_by = [[Amit Shah]]<br>([[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Home Minister of India]])<br />
| athlete_oath = [[Lakshya Sen]]<br />
| judge_oath = <br />
| torch_lighter = <br />
| stadium = [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun|Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]], [[Raipur, Uttarakhand|Raipur]], Dehradun<br />
| website = [https://38nguk.in/ 38th National Games]<br />
| previous = [[2023 National Games of India|2023]]<br />
| next =<br />
| sports = 35<br />
}}<br />
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The '''2025 National Games of India''', also known as the '''38th [[National Games of India]]''' and informally as the '''Uttarakhand 2025''', were held in the state of [[Uttarakhand]] from 28 January to 14 February.<br />
The games were Inaugurated by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] along with him, the [[Governor of Uttarakhand]], Lt. Gen. (Retd.) [[Gurmit Singh (general)|Gurmit Singh]], [[Chief Minister of Uttarakhand]], [[Pushkar Singh Dhami]], Union Ministers of State [[Ajay Tamta]], [[Raksha Khadse]] were present among other dignitaries at the event. The Event ended on 14 February 2025, Home Minister [[Amit Shah]] was the chief guest of the closing ceremony. Apart from Amit Shah, several dignitaries were in attendance, including Union Sports Minister [[Mansukh Mandaviya]], Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Meghalaya Chief Minister [[Conrad Sangma]], Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta, Uttarakhand Sports Minister [[Rekha Arya]], Nainital MP [[Ajay Bhatt]], and Indian Olympic Association President and MP [[P. T. Usha]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=38th National Games to be held at seven places in Uttarakhand|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttarakhand/dehradun-city-38th-national-games-in-uttarakhand-38th-national-games-to-be-held-at-seven-places-in-uttarakhand-23463761.html |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=[[Dainik Jagran|Jagran]]|language=hindi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Successful completion of National Games will bring greater recognition to Uttarakhand at national level: CM Dhami<br />
|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/successful-completion-of-national-games-will-bring-greater-recognition-to-uttarakhand-at-national-level-cm-dhami20230706205356/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=[[Asian News International|ANI]]|language=en}}</ref><br />
<ref>{{cite web |title=PM inaugurates the 38th National Games in Dehradun |url=https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-inaugurates-the-38th-national-games-in-dehradun/ |website=PM India |publisher=Prime Minister's Office, Government of India |date=2024-12-15 |access-date=2025-02-16}}</ref><br />
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==Host selection==<br />
The [[Indian Olympic Association]] gave the Uttarakhand Olympic Association hosting rights for the 2025 edition during the closing ceremony of the [[2023 National Games of India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uttarakhand will host 38th national games 2024, Indian Olympic Association flag will be received on 9 November |url=https://www.amarujala.com/dehradun/uttarakhand-will-host-38th-national-games-2024-indian-olympic-association-flag-will-be-received-on-9-november-2023-11-03 |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=[[Amar Ujala]]|language=hindi}}</ref><br />
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==Organisers==<br />
* Uttarakhand Olympic Association<br />
* [[Government of Uttarakhand]] Department of Sports<br />
* [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]]<br />
* [[Indian Olympic Association]]<br />
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==Venues==<br />
; [[Dehradun]]<br />
* [[Maharana Pratap Sports College|Maharana Pratap Sports Complex]]<br />
* Pavallion Ground Sports Complex<br />
* FRIMA Golf Course<br />
; [[Haridwar]]<br />
* Roshnabad Sports Complex<br />
; [[Shivpuri, Uttarakhand|Shivpuri]]<br />
* Shivpuri Adventure Sports Complex<br />
; [[New Tehri]]<br />
* [[Tehri Dam|Tehri Lake]]<br />
; [[Nainital]]<br />
* [[Nainital Lake]]<br />
* [[Raj Bhavan, Nainital|Raj Bhavan Golf Course]]<br />
; [[Haldwani]]<br />
* Haldwani District Sports Complex<br />
* [[IGl Sports Stadium|Indira Gandhi Sports Complex]]<br />
; [[Rudrapur, Uttarakhand|Rudrapur]]<br />
* Manoj Sarkar Sports Complex<br />
; [[Pithoragarh]]<br />
* Hari Singh Thapa Sports Complex<br />
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==Marketing==<br />
The official logo of the games and the mascot, ''Mauli'' a [[Himalayan monal]], were unveiled in December 2024. The official olympic torch for the game is named ''Tejaswini''.<br />
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==Sports==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%;"<br />
|-<br />
!38th National Games of India<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
*{{GamesSport|Aquatics}}<br />
**[[Diving (sport)|Diving]]<br />
**[[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]]<br />
**[[Water polo]]<br />
*{{GamesSport|Archery}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Athletics}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Badminton}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Basketball}}<br />
**[[3x3 basketball]]<br />
*{{GamesSport|Boxing}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Canoeing}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Equestrian}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Field hockey}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Football}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Golf}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Gymnastics}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Handball}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Judo}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Kabaddi}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Kho kho}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Lawn bowls}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Netball}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Rowing}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Rugby}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Sailing}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Shooting}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Squash}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Table tennis}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Taekwondo}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Tennis}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Triathlon}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Volleyball}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Weightlifting}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Wrestling}}<br />
*{{GamesSport|Wushu}}<br />
*[[Competitive yoga|Yogasana]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Participation and events==<br />
Participation from 11,354 athletes representing various states and union territories. The host state, Uttarakhand, had the highest number of participants with 1,012, followed by Haryana (875), Maharashtra (795), Karnataka (677), and Tamil Nadu (618). The event featured 32 competitive sports and three demonstration events, including traditional disciplines like [[Kalarippayattu]], [[Mallakhamba]], and [[Rafting]]. Competitions were held across multiple venues in cities such as Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Pithoragarh, showcasing India's diverse athletic talent and cultural heritage.<br />
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== Medal table ==<br />
{{Medals table<br />
| caption = 2025 National Games medal table <ref>https://www.olympics.com/en/news/national-games-2025-medal-tally-table</ref><ref>https://38nguk.in/games/medals</ref><br />
| host =Host state <br />
| flag_template = {{flagicon image|Flag of Uttarakhand.svg}}<br />
| event = 38th National Games of India<br />
| team = State<br />
| show_limit = <br />
| gold_1 = 68 | silver_1 = 26 | bronze_1 = 27 | total_1 = 121 | name_1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of the Indian Armed Forces.svg}} [[Services Sports Control Board|Services]]<br />
| gold_2 = 54 | silver_2 = 71 | bronze_2 = 76 | total_2 = 201 | name_2 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Maharashtra.svg}} [[Maharashtra]]<br />
| gold_3 = 48 | silver_3 = 47 | bronze_3 = 58 | total_3 = 153 | name_3 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Haryana.svg}} [[Haryana]]<br />
| gold_4 = 34 | silver_4 = 26 | bronze_4 = 22 | total_4 = 82 | name_4 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Madhya Pradesh.svg}} [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
| gold_5 = 34 | silver_5 = 18 | bronze_5 = 28 | total_5 = 80 | name_5 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Karnataka.svg}} [[Karnataka]]<br />
| gold_6 = 27 | silver_6 = 30 | bronze_6 = 35 | total_6 = 92 | name_6 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Tamil Nadu.svg}} [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| gold_7 = 24 | silver_7 = 35 | bronze_7 = 44 | total_7 = 103 |name_7 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Uttarakhand.svg}} [[Uttarakhand]] | host_7 = yes <br />
<br />
| gold_8 = 16 | silver_8 = 13 | bronze_8 = 18 | total_8 = 47 | name_8 = [[West Bengal]]<br />
| gold_9 = 15 | silver_9 = 20 | bronze_9 = 31 | total_9 = 66 | name_9 = [[Punjab]]<br />
| gold_10 = 15 | silver_10 = 18 | bronze_10 = 29 | total_10 = 62 | name_10 = [[Delhi]]<br />
| gold_11 = 14 | silver_11 = 16 | bronze_11 = 25 | total_11 = 55 | name_11 = [[Manipur]]<br />
| gold_12 = 14 | silver_12 = 15 | bronze_12 = 17 | total_12 = 46 | name_12 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Odisha.svg}} [[Odisha]]<br />
| gold_13 = 13 | silver_13 = 20 | bronze_13 = 23 | total_13 = 56 | name_13 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Uttar Pradesh.svg}}<br />
[[Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
| gold_14 = 13 | silver_14 = 17 | bronze_14 = 24 | total_14 = 54 | name_14 = [[Kerala]]<br />
| gold_15 = 9 | silver_15 = 11 | bronze_15 = 23 | total_15 = 43 | name_15 = [[Rajasthan]]<br />
| gold_16 = 8 | silver_16 = 10 | bronze_16 = 20 | total_16 = 38 | name_16 = [[Gujarat]]<br />
| gold_17 = 7 | silver_17 = 6 | bronze_17 = 12 | total_17 = 25 | name_17 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Jharkhand.svg}} [[Jharkhand]]<br />
| gold_18 = 7 | silver_18 = 1 | bronze_18 = 6 | total_18 = 14 | name_18 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
| gold_19 = 5 | silver_19 = 6 | bronze_19 = 13 | total_19 = 24 | name_19 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Jammu and Kashmir.svg}} [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
| gold_20 = 5 | silver_20 = 3 | bronze_20 = 2 | total_20 = 10 | name_20 = {{nowrap|[[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]}}<br />
| gold_21 = 4 | silver_21 = 6 | bronze_21 = 9 | total_21 = 19 | name_21 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Chandigarh.svg}} [[Chandigarh]]<br />
| gold_22 = 4 | silver_22 = 3 | bronze_22 = 8 | total_22 = 15 | name_22 = [[Himachal Pradesh]]<br />
| gold_23 = 4 | silver_23 = 3 | bronze_23 = 6 | total_23 = 13 | name_23 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Arunachal Pradesh.svg}} [[Arunachal Pradesh]]<br />
| gold_24 = 3 | silver_24 = 15 | bronze_24 = 16 | total_24 = 34 | name_24 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Assam.svg}} [[Assam]]<br />
| gold_25 = 3 | silver_25 = 4 | bronze_25 = 9 | total_25 = 16 | name_25 = [[Chhattisgarh]]<br />
| gold_26 = 3 | silver_26 = 3 | bronze_26 = 12 | total_26 = 18 | name_26 = [[Telangana]]<br />
| gold_27 = 2 | silver_27 = 4 | bronze_27 = 4 | total_27 = 10 | name_27 = [[Goa]]<br />
| gold_28 = 2 | silver_28 = 0 | bronze_28 = 1 | total_28 = 3 | name_28 = [[Mizoram]]<br />
| gold_29 = 1 | silver_29 = 6 | bronze_29 = 5 | total_29 = 12 | name_29 = [[Bihar]]<br />
| gold_30 = 1 | silver_30 = 2 | bronze_30 = 2 | total_30 = 5 | name_30 = [[Meghalaya]]<br />
| gold_31 = 0 | silver_31 = 1 | bronze_31 = 1 | total_31 = 2 | name_31 = [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]]<br />
| gold_32 = 0 | silver_32 = 0 | bronze_32 = 2 | total_32 = 2 | name_32 = [[Nagaland]]<br />
| gold_33 = 0 | silver_33 = 0 | bronze_33 = 2 | total_33 = 2 | name_33 = [[Sikkim]]<br />
}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://olympic.ind.in/national-games Official website]<br />
*[https://38nguk.in/ 38th National Games]<br />
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{{Succession box<br />
| before = ''[[2023 National Games of India]]''<br />
| title = [[National Games of India]]<br />
| years = <br />
| after = ''TBD''<br />
}}<br />
{{S-end}}<br />
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{{National Games of India}}<br />
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[[Category:2024 in multi-sport events|National Games of India]]<br />
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[[Category:Sport in Uttarakhand]]</div>
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